Corn Oil Biodiesel Research Articles

Electrical properties evaluation of corn oil biodiesel mixed with lubricant as a potential source of energy

The main aim of this study is to assess the electrical characteristics pertaining to a biodiesel derived from corn oil and lubricant. The first step in the synthesis of biodiesel from corn oil involves the transesterification process. Subsequently, the biodiesel is combined with a base lubricant (20W-40T) in varying proportions, spanning from 5% to 40% of the overall volume. The measurement and analysis of biodiesel blends necessitate consideration of crucial electrical parameters, including breakdown voltage, resistivity, permittivity and electrical conductivity. The decrease in breakdown voltage, permittivity, and electrical conductivity that ensues from an increase in diameter may be attributed to the corresponding increase in diameter. Nevertheless, a positive association exists between the greater quantity of base lubricant and an elevation in resistivity. Despite the positive correlation between resistivity and diameter, this phenomenon persists. The potential cause for the enhancement of the electrical properties might be attributed to the dispersion of the fundamental lubricant.

The Combustion and Emission Characteristics of Corn Oil Biodiesel with Titanium Oxide (TiO2) Nano-additive

This experiment produced biodiesel from corn oil through transesterification. Fuel mixture proportions were changed to assess engine performance and reduce fossil fuel emissions. This study examined brake power, mean effective pressure, mechanical efficiency, brake thermal efficiency and indicated thermal efficiency, and emissions such as hydrocarbons, carbon monoxide and NOx. 20% of corn oil was blended with diesel to make biodiesel. The fuel characteristics of the corn oil methyl ester matched ASTM standards. Experimental results were obtained by operating a single-cylinder four-stroke diesel engine under various load conditions. Titanium oxide nanoparticles in the biodiesel reduced HC and CO engine emissions whereas, there was an increase in CO2 and NOx emissions. Combustion parameters such as cumulative net heat release rate and fuel line pressure decreased whereas, cylinder pressure and net heat release rate increased; the sample BD20 + 100 ppm TiO2 sample exhibited appreciable results.

The Impact of Nano Additives in Corn Oil Biodiesel used in Combustion Engines on the Environment: An Experimental Approach

The Impact of Nano Additives in Corn Oil Biodiesel used in Combustion Engines on the Environment: An Experimental Approach

Evaluation of CI Engine Performance, Emissions, and Combustion Characteristics Using Corn Biofuel Blend with Divergent Cr's and Exhaust Gas Recirculation

This thesis investigates the potential of corn oil biodiesel as a renewable alternative fuel for diesel engines. An experimental study is conducted to enhance the engine characteristics of corn oil blended diesel through various approaches, including adjusting the compression ratio, employing different exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) rates, and incorporating Nano additives into the fuel. Preliminary examinations of corn oil methyl ester (COME) blends at 10%, 20%, and 30% reveal that the COME20 blend outperforms the others, establishing it as the preferred blend for further investigation. Subsequently, the investigation proceeds with COME20 at different load and speed conditions. The experimental results demonstrate notable improvements in engine performance. Specifically, at a compression ratio of 20:1 (CR20:1) compared to 18:1 (CR18:1), brake thermal efficiency increases by 2.72%, and brake-specific fuel consumption (BSFC) decreases by 7.8%. Furthermore, significant reductions in exhaust emissions, including carbon monoxide (17.64%), unburnt hydrocarbons (13.8%), and smoke opacity (3.5%), are observed. However, there is an increase in nitrogen oxides (NOx) emissions. In terms of exhaust gas recirculation (EGR), the addition of 6% and 12% EGR to COME20-CR20 results in reduced NOx emissions compared to diesel. Notably, the 12% EGR exhibits a greater reduction in NOx emissions but compromises engine performance to a greater extent than the 6% EGR. In conclusion, this study highlights the potential of optimizing engine design (compression ratio), control (EGR rate), and fuel reformulation (COME biodiesel blending) to facilitate the efficient utilization of COME biodiesel blended diesel fuel in compression ignition (CI) engines. The findings contribute to the advancement of renewable fuel technologies and offer insights for future developments in the field of sustainable transportation. KEYWORDS: Corn oil biodiesel, Renewable alternative fuel, BSFC (Brake-specific fuel consumption), Compression ratio, Exhaust gas recirculation (EGR), Nano additives, COME20 blend

Effect of Temperature Variations of Corn (Maize) Oil Biodiesel on Torque Values and Thermal Efficiency of Diesel Engines

The trend of consumption of hydrocarbon fuels in Indonesia, which is increasing every year, is not accompanied by the amount of production, which is decreasing. Alternative fuels to reduce dependence on hydrocarbon fuels. One form of alternative fuel is biodiesel, which is made from corn (maize) oil. Corn oil itself, if processed, can be an option for clean and environmentally friendly energy option and that is the main objective of this research is to determine the performance of biodiesel corn oil on diesel engines. The method used in this study is an experimental method where corn oil biodiesel is tested directly on a testing machine. The data from the test results will be used to find the torque and thermal efficiency values so that the engine performance values for each fuel variation can be identified. The results of the study obtained the engine performance value, namely the highest torque was on diesel oil fuel 4.57 N.m. The highest thermal efficiency value achieved at the B30 fuel sample at a temperature of 60 °C with the thermal efficiency of 17.4 percent. With these results, it can be concluded that engine performance with corn oil fuel can be used as an alternative fuel to replace hydrocarbon fuel.

Prediction of Exhaust Gas Temperature of a Diesel Engine Running with Diesel Fuel-biodiesel-1-pentanol Ternary Blends

Diesel engines are utilized in the transportation sector owing to their high efficiency. In recent years, biodiesel and higher alcohols have taken the attention of researchers as promising alternative fuels for diesel engines. In this article, diesel fuel is mixed with corn oil biodiesel at the ratio of 80:20 (v/v). 2%, 5% and 8% of 1-pentanol (v/v) are mixed into the diesel fuel-corn oil biodiesel binary blend for obtaining ternary blends. The impacts of ternary blends on some performance and combustion behaviors of a diesel engine are researched. Power and exponential models to predict exhaust gas temperature linking to maximum pressure rise rate, brake effective power, lower heating value, engine speed, equivalence ratio and latent heat of evaporation are derived through the least square error method. The use of ternary blends results in lower brake effective power (5.4246%-6.0066%), exhaust gas temperature (5.9504%-7.9459%,) and peak cylinder pressure (6.8502%-7.1629%), compared to diesel fuel. The average relative errors are specified as 1.9214% and 2.9749% for the power and exponential models, respectively.

Biodiesel-diesel blend optimized via leave-one cross-validation based on kinematic viscosity, calorific value, and flash point

This study investigated the kinematic viscosity, calorific value, and flash point of three biodiesel–diesel blends (Luoping rape oil biodiesel, corn oil biodiesel, and catering waste oil biodiesel). Novel prediction equations for the calorific value were established based on the kinematic viscosity and flash point, and an optimal mixing ratio of biodiesel–diesel blends was obtained. Lederer’s equation, theoretical calorific values calculated using mass fractions, and the Hu-Burns equation, which are based on mixing ratio, are effective for predicting the kinematic viscosity, calorific value, and flash point of the three biodiesel–diesel blends. The mean absolute percentage error (MAPE) values of Lederer’s equation were 0.44%, 0.33%, and 0.68%, which were considerably higher than the results predicted using Krisnangkura equation. The MAPE values of the theoretical calorific values of mass fraction were 0.09%, 0.06%, and 0.11%. The MAPE values of Hu-Burns equation were 1.10%, 1.50%, and 1.00%, and the error was also smaller than that of Wickey-Chittenden equation and Chevro equation, which are consistent with the experimental results. A prediction model of kinematic viscosity, calorific value, and flash point values was established using Lederer’s equation, mass fraction theory calorific value, and Hu-Burns equation through the leave-one-out cross-validation method. The power exponent model was the most suitable for simulating the relationship between kinematic viscosity and calorific value, and the maximum errors of the three blends were 0.55%, 0.81%, and 0.90%, and the MAPE values were 0.16%, 0.39%, and 0.38%. The exponential decay model was the most suitable for simulating the relationship between the flash point and calorific value; the maximum errors of the three biodiesel blends were 0.98%, 0.68% and 0.58%; and the MAPE values were 0.51%, 0.25%, and 0.30%. Therefore, the calorific values obtained using these two models were highly accurate. Considering kinematic viscosity, flash point, and calorific value as the optimization indexes, the optimization interval was determined, and the optimal biodiesel mass fraction mixing ratios were 24.4%, 25.1%, and 25.2%. This study has important practical implications for the efficient utilization of biodiesel–diesel blended fuel. • Kinematic viscosity, calorific value and flash point are predicted by mixing ratio. • The calorific value is predicted by kinematic viscosity and flash point respectively. • A model for predicting the calorific value of biodiesel blended fuel is proposed. • The predicted calorific value error of biodiesel blending fuel is less than 1%. • The biodiesel blending proportion of the three blended fuels is about 25%.

Characterization and Evaluation of Electrical Properties of Corn Oil Biodiesel mixed with Nano Additive

Characterization and Evaluation of Electrical Properties of Corn Oil Biodiesel mixed with Nano Additive

Effects of compression ratio, blending ratio and engine speed on fuel cost, performance and exhaust emissions of a diesel engine fueled with bio-derived alternative fuels

There are numerous studies on the effects of biodiesel-diesel fuel blends on the performance and emission characteristics of diesel engines at constant engine speeds and/or constant compression ratios. However, there is lack of studies on the investigation of the combined effects of engine speed, compression ratio and biodiesel content on both performance and exhaust emissions as well as fuel cost. Thislackhasmotivatedthe present study. Corn oil biodiesel (methyl ester) was produced by the transesterification method. Performance and emission characteristics of a single-cylinder water cooled diesel engine fueled with blends of diesel fuel (DF) and corn oil biodiesel were investigated by changing engine speed (1000–1600 rpm) at each compression ratio (ε = 17, 19 and 21). The test fuels were prepared on volume basis by the blending method and named B20, B40, and B60. Economic analysis was performed for each test fuel at different engine speeds and compression ratios. Firstly, it is found that the use of B20 and B40 at ε = 17 on average leads to an improvement in brake effective power, brake specific energy consumption and brake effective efficiency, compared to DF. However, on average, the use of B20, B40 and B60 at ε = 19 and 21 causes a decrease in brake effective power (by 6.5026 %) and brake effective efficiency (by 8.4650 %) while an increase in brake specific fuel consumption (by 18.2373 %) and brake specific energy consumption (by 9.4340 %), compared to DF. At each compression ratio, the biodiesel-diesel fuel blends producelower CO, HC and smoke but higher CO2and NOx emissions. As compression ratio is increased,brake effective power, brake effective efficiency, NOXand CO2increase while brake specific fuel consumption, brake specific energy consumption, CO, HC and smoke decrease for all test fuels. Moreover, the biodiesel-diesel fuel blends increasefuel cost in the range of 51.2862 %-213.8935 % on average, compared to DF. Finally, it is concluded that the increasing compression ratio is an effective method to reduce emissions and to improve performance.

Bioenergy production side-streams availability assessment as decision making driver for sustainable valorisation technologies development. Case study: Bioethanol and biodiesel industries

Recently, biorefineries have emerged globally as an attractive alternative to conventional fuel production, but costs still need to be competitive. Latest policy actions such as the Green Deal or the Circular Economy Action Plan encourage maximising the biomass-to-products value chain through the use of all valuable compounds available in side-streams to the full extent. Side-streams from corn and rapeseed-based biofuels industries represent excellent sources of bioactive compounds and proteins, mainly under-utilised as animal feed without uncovering their full potential at industrial sectors such as food supplement, speciality chemicals, cosmetics, and household products. The main objective of the research conducted is to pave the way for side-streams valorisation technologies upgrading and market penetration by assessing current availability and future production rates of corn oil, thin stillage, rapeseed meal and other biodiesel and bioethanol production side-streams. Through a bibliographic analysis of peer-reviewed articles and grey literature, key information and valuable data are presented. It is possible to conclude that trends in biofuel markets (supported by regional regulations) lead to increased biofuel production, as well as increased availability of the specified side-streams. Corn oil is produced at a rate of 60 million L/year on average in Europe, a total of 1.6 billion L of thin stillage is produced each year, and rapeseed meal is generated at a global rate of 68 million tons per year. Future research to trigger further developments and investments could dive into the types and regional availability of relevant active compounds found in the selected side-streams.

Performance and emission investigation of CI engine using blends of corn oil biodiesel and turpentine

During the last five decades, the demand of energy and noxious exhaust emissions have grown rapidly, subsequently researchers are forced to find some substitute fuels to overcome this critical situation. The past scenario reveals that bio diesel can aid in minimizing the utilization of petroleum products and also assists in curtailing the fatal emissions from the tailpipe of the engine. In the current research, work experimental investigation was made on the performance and emission characteristics of CI engine using corn seed biodiesel blended with turpentine oil. Biodiesel was extracted from corn seed oil using transesterification process and blended with turpentine oil in 30%, 50% and 70% ratio by volume (CBT-30, CBT-50 and CBT-70). Afterwards, these blends were tested on a four-stroke diesel engine at varying load conditions. The results disclosed that at full load, an enhancement of 2.78% and 15% was observed for brake power and brake thermal efficiency respectively in comparison with conventional diesel when the engine was fueled with CBT-30. Brake Specific Fuel Consumption, Brake Specific Energy Consumption, Hydrocarbons, Carbon monoxide and Smoke Opacity were found to be decreased in relation with baseline diesel by using CBT-30 at 100% engine load. Consequently, diesel engine can be energized with CBT-30 fuel blend without any modification and improved performance and emission analysis can be achieved.

Comparative assessment of performance, combustion, and emission of compression ignition engine fuelled with different generations of biodiesel

ABSTRACT In the present research work, the performance, combustion and emission characteristics of compression ignition engine fuelled 22 different biodiesels categorised as (first, second, third generation, waste oil, and animal oil) biodiesel (B100) are evaluated numerically and compared with diesel fuel. Diesel-RK, a full-thermodynamic cycle engine analysis tool was used to carry out the numerical analysis. The engine power, fuel consumption, ignition delay, maximum cylinder pressure, oxides of nitrogen (NOx), and carbon dioxide (CO2) emission were investigated at four different engine operating loads. Power output was observed to be higher for Corn oil biodiesel, while Jatropha oil biodiesel produced lower fuel consumption among all other biodiesel. 9.1% increase in-cylinder peak pressure was found for waste transformer oil biodiesel than diesel, while ignition delay was found to be lowest for Rapeseed oil BD, Rice bran oil BD among all other biodiesel. The NOx emissions were higher for biodiesel by 30–32%, while CO2 emissions were reduced by 10–12% compared to diesel. The physicochemical properties of biodiesel were responsible for the diverse characteristics of the engine.

The effect of compression ratio on the performance and emission characteristics of C.I. Engine fuelled with corn oil biodiesel blended with diesel fuel.

The aim of this paper is to study the effect of changing the compression ratio on the performance and emission characteristics of single cylinder, 4-stroke compression ignition (CI) engine running with biodiesel and pure diesel fuel. Corn oil biodiesel blends were prepared viz. B5(5 %), B10 (10 %), B1 (15 %) and B20 (20 %) (by volume). The tests were performed at full load, constant speed 1500 rpm and different compression ratios 14, 15, 16, 17 and 18 %. The engine performance like brake thermal efficiency (BTE), brake specific fuel consumption (BSFC) and emissions of CO, CO2, HC, NOX and smoke opacity for all biodiesel blends were measured. The results showed that on increasing the compression ratios, the BTE increases and BSFC decrease for all types of fuel used, but it was found that for biodiesel blends B5, B10, B15 and B20, the BTE slightly decreased by 2, 4.2, 6.5 and 8.3 % and the BSFC increased by 3.3, 6.3, 9.4 and 13 % respectively, compared to the pure diesel fuel due to the high viscosity and density of biodiesel. With increasing the compression ratio and proportion of biodiesel blend, the emissions of CO, HC and smoke opacity were decreased, at the same time, the CO2 and NOX emissions were increased. The highest reduction in the emissions of CO, HC and smoke was found in the B20 biodiesel blend, which was 30, 26 and 23.8 %, respectively, while the same blend showed the highest increase in emissions of CO2 and NOX, which were 21 and 25.7 % respectively, compared to pure diesel fuel. Therefore, the biodiesel blend can be used at proportion up to 20 % and blend with diesel fuel in CI engines without any modifications.

Biodiesel feedstocks selection strategies based on economic, technical, and sustainable aspects

The interest in sustainable energy sources such as biodiesel is growing due to unpredictable fossil fuel prices, depletion of their origins, inconsistent supply, geopolitical instability, and conflicts of fuel/oil-producing countries, global politics, and sanctions. The selection of the right biodiesel feedstocks is the first step of mass biodiesel production. This paper is aimed at defining the best possible biodiesel feedstocks using various multiple criteria decision analysis (MCDA) processes. Several facets that can effect on the biodiesel feedstocks selection process are economic, technical, environmental, and social aspects. This study concentrated on fifteen ‘criteria’ based on the economic aspect (cost of biodiesel production), technical aspects (physicochemical properties and structural composition (fatty acid) of biodiesel feedstocks), and environmental aspects (sustainable land usage for crop production) for the selection process. Sixteen most popular biodiesel feedstocks, namely Palm, Soybean, Sunflower, Moringa, Jatropha, Pongamia, Mustard, Coconut, Tallow, Peanut, Corn, Cottonseed, Ricebran, Beauty leaf, Rapeseed and waste cooking oil biodiesel were investigated as ‘alternatives’ in this analysis. For ‘weight’ determination of each criterion, five weighting methods in percentage, namely EQUAL, CRITIC, ENTROPY, Analytical hierarchical process (AHP), and Fuzzy Analytical Hierarchical Process (FAHP) were used. Four MCDA processes, namely PROMETHEE Graphical Analysis for Interactive Assistance (GAIA), Weighted sum method (WSM), Weighted product method (WPM), and Technique for order preference by similarity to ideal solution (TOPSIS) were implemented for this investigation. The findings indicate that Coconut rated best and Soybean was regarded as the worst feedstock among those alternatives.

Testing and Evaluation of Performance and Emissions Characteristics of Water- Biodiesel Aspirated Research Engine

Abstract This work aims to investigate the effect of the addition of water to corn oil biodiesel (BD) (COBD) in a diesel engine to view its effect on performance and emission characteristics. Two fuel samples were prepared using a novel surfactant Span 80 (MilliporeSigma, Burlington, MA), with different concentrations (94 % corn oil + 4 % water + 2 % Span 80 (COBDE1) and 90 % corn oil + 8 % water + 2 % Span 80 (COBDE2)). Experimental results showed that the water samples of COBD had higher brake thermal efficiency and lower brake-specific fuel consumption than that of neat COBD at all engine brake power. In addition, smoke and nitrogen oxide emissions are reduced by 4–11 % and 6–10 % using corn oil–water samples compared to neat COBD. Furthermore, the introduction of COBD-water emulsions in a diesel engine reduces the unburned hydrocarbon and carbon monoxide emissions considerably.

Evaluation of glycerol tert-butyl ethers as renewable fuel additive

The aim of this research is the investigation of using glycerol tert-butyl ethers as a bio-renewable fuel additive to diesel-biodiesel blend in a diesel engine. In this context, an experimental study was carried out to synthesize glycerol tert-butyl ethers and investigate the effect of glycerol ethers on diesel engine performance and emissions. Glycerol tert-butyl ethers were synthesized by the etherification reaction of glycerol with tert-butyl alcohol (TBA) in a high-pressure stainless steel batch reactor using Amberlyst-15 as solid acidic catalyst. Produced glycerol ethers were mixed by 2 vol.% with a biodiesel-diesel blend to investigate the glycerol ethers usage as a fuel additive in a diesel engine. Three test fuels were considered for the experiments: (i) diesel fuel, (ii) B20 (80 vol.% diesel + 20 vol.% corn oil biodiesel); (iii) BD+GTBEs (80 vol.% diesel + 18 vol.% corn oil biodiesel + 2 vol.% glycerol tert-butyl ethers). Some basic fuel properties of test fuels were determined prior to engine tests. Engine performance and emissions tests were performed on a single-cylinder research diesel engine at four brake power output. The results revealed that the addition of glycerol tert-butyl ethers in the fuel showed no significant effect on determined fuel properties and caused a decrease in engine performance and exhaust emissions except for CO emissions when compared to base diesel fuel. However, BD+GTBEs presented similar performance and emissions characteristics with B20, as a consequence, glycerol tert-butyl ethers have the possibility of being utilized as a bio-renewable fuel additive to diesel-biodiesel blends.

Characteristics of Exhaust Emissions for a Diesel Engine Fuelled by Corn Oil Biodiesel and Blended with Diesel Fuel

Environmentally friend biodiesel fuel from corn oil was tested in single-cylinder 4-stroke diesel engine operated. Three blends of fuels were prepared from corn oil and diesel fuel viz. 7, 15, and 20 % (designated as B7, B15, and B20, respectively). Tests were conducted on this engine using these blends at a constant speed (1500 rpm) and varying loads (0 % to 100 %). The emissions of carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, unburned hydrocarbons, nitrogen oxides (NOX) and smoke opacity were measured. In all engine loads, results showed that the emission of CO, HC, and smoke emissions were reduced, while that of NOX and CO2 were increased. Biodiesel blend (B20) showed the highest decrease of the CO and HC and smoke emissions by 22.13 %, 18.5 %, and 25.8 % respectively. While that of NOX and CO2 emissions were increased by 22.3 % and 22%, respectively. It can be recommended as a sound environment friend and renewable for use in diesel engines and can be used without any significant modifications in the engine design.

Analysis on the properties and emission characteristics of corn biodiesel subjected to improved transesterification

This work investigates the impact on the application of microwave heating (MWH) on transesterification of corn oil and views its effect on engine emissions. Biodiesel (BD) is produced by two processes, namely conventional- and MWH-assisted transesterification. Both the process requires the same quantity of raw oil (corn oil), alcohol (methanol) and catalysts (KOH). BD prepared by the conventional process is referred to as corn oil biodiesel (CBD). In another technique, the heating process is replaced by MWH and thus the obtained BD is termed as CBDMW. Result found that CBD involves about 55 min for 67% yield, whereas the modified fuel (CBDMW) involved 2.5 min for 91% conversion. Emissions experiments were conducted on a diesel engine using CBD and CBDMW at the same circumstances. Experimental results show that the CBDMW has lesser CO (0.09–0.12 g/kWh), NO (0.8–1.5 g/kWh), HC emissions (0.09–0.25 g/kWh) and smoke emissions (0.4–0.45 BSU) than CBD due to its improved properties.

Emission Characteristics of Preheating Corn oil biodiesel blend in CI engine

Speedy industry development and population growth have an outcome in the vigorous demand for energy. The disorganize consumption of fossil fuels has to lead to the destruction of petroleum fuels. The exhaust emission from diesel engines has caused the most important impact in troubling the environment. To rise above these harms, the focus is necessary for substitute supply. Many researchers are finding alternative fuel for fossil fuels. The substitute for petroleum products should be environmentally friendly, easily available and technically feasible. Biodiesel is derived from vegetable oils through the transesterification process. The properties of corn oil methyl ester blends were obtained are similar to diesel. However, the viscosity of biodiesel was high compared to diesel and it affects ignition delay it causes incomplete combustion. To preheat the fuel is necessary with the help of exhaust gas and it enhances the combustion process. In this experimental analysis diesel fuel, 20% Biodiesel + 80% Diesel and 40% Biodiesel + 60% Diesel at three different temperatures of fuels are 35°C, 45°C and 55°C is tested.

Organotin (IV) Complexes as Catalyst for Biodiesel Formation: Synthesis, Structural Elucidation and Computational Studies

Here we have presented the synthesis of three novel triorganotin (IV) complexes: trimethylstannyl 4‐(3‐chloro‐2‐methylphenylamino)‐4‐oxobut‐2‐enoate (1); tributylstannyl 4‐(3‐chloro‐2‐methylphenylamino)‐4‐oxobut‐2‐enoate (2) and triphenylstannyl 4‐(3‐chloro‐2‐methylphenylamino)‐4‐oxobut‐2‐enoate (3). The ligand and its three complexes were spectroscopically characterized by NMR (1H and 13C) in solution and by FT‐IR in solid state. Complexes 1 and 2 were further characterized by single crystal X‐ray diffraction analysis. The X‐ray crystallographic data reveal that complexes 1 and 2 both are structurally trialkytin(IV) analogs with distorted trigonal bipyramidal geometry. The geometry around tin atom is constituted by three alkyl groups (methyl in complex 1 and butyl in complex 2) occupying the equatorial positions and two oxygen atoms of 4‐(3‐chloro‐2‐methylphenylamino)‐4‐oxobut‐2‐enoic acid ligand occupying the axial positions. The computational study was performed applying LANL2DZ (Los Alamos National Laboratory 2 Double‐Zeta) functional with B3LYP (Lee, Yang and Parr) level of theory to obtain the optimized geometry, spectroscopic analysis, frontier molecular orbitals as well as global and local reactivity. A good correlation was found between the experimental and computational results. The homogeneous catalytic performance of synthesized compounds was evaluated for the transesterification of corn oil with methanol into biodiesel. The obtained corn oil biodiesel (COB) was confirmed by FT‐IR, 1H NMR and GC–MS. The catalytic results revealed that the complexes were active at optimized conditions and therefore can be potential candidates for the development of new catalytic system for biodiesel production.