Abstract
The optimization of experimental parameters, such as reaction time, reaction temperature, methanol/oil molar ratio and catalyst loading, on the transesterification for the production of biodiesel has been studied. A Taguchi L9 (34) orthogonal array was used to evaluate the factors affecting the conversion of palm oil to fatty acid methyl ester (FAME). The scallop waste shell was calcined at 1,000°C for 4h and catalyst characterizations were carried out by XRD, XRF, SEM, and BET surface area measurements. Under the optimal reaction conditions of 10wt.% of catalyst, 9:1 methanol/oil molar ratio and at a temperature of 65°C, the FAME conversion was 95.44% and it was achieved in 3h. It was found that the scallop waste shell catalyst shows high catalytic activity and ecologically friendly properties, having the potential opportunity to be used in biodiesel production process as heterogeneous base catalyst.
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
