Heterogeneous Catalyst For Biodiesel Production Research Articles

Biodiesel production through the transesterification of rapeseed oil over CaO‐MgO/SBA‐15 catalysts

AbstractDesigning a cost‐effective and environmentally friendly heterogeneous catalyst for biodiesel production is essential. To achieve this, new 0.3‐CaO‐MgO/SBA‐15 and 0.8‐CaO‐MgO/SBA‐15 catalysts were prepared by the impregnation method. The new 0.3‐CaO‐MgO/SBA‐15 catalyst had higher purity, larger surface area, and pore volume than 0.8‐CaO‐MgO/SBA‐15, resulting in great catalytic activity for biodiesel production by transesterification of rapeseed oil with methanol. A biodiesel yield of 97.8 wt % was attained under the optimal reaction conditions of 5 wt % catalyst concentration, 15:1 methanol/oil molar ratio, 95°C reaction temperature, and reaction time of 4 h. Most of the parameters and properties of the obtained biodiesel correspond to the EN 14212 standard. The 0.3‐CaO‐MgO/SBA‐15 catalyst could be considered a potential candidate for biodiesel production on industrial level application attributed to intriguing properties like cost‐effectiveness, ease of synthesis, and environmental greenness.

Process optimization and kinetic studies of Musa glauca catalyzed biodiesel production

In this study, a novel biomass catalyst was developed from Musa glauca stem ash as a clean catalyst for biodiesel production. For the first time, the potential of calcined Musa glauca stem ash was investigated as a heterogeneous catalyst for biodiesel production using soybean oil as a feedstock. The activity of both burnt and calcined Musa glauca catalysts in transesterification was studied. Calcination increased the catalytic activity more than open burning. The catalyst obtained by calcining Musa glauca stem at 500 °C was used as the optimum catalyst. This catalyst was exhaustively characterized using FT-IR, XRD, XPS, XRF, SEM, and BET surface area analyzer. The biodiesel production was optimized using response surface methodology (RSM) studies. A maximum of 96.7% biodiesel was produced using optimum reaction conditions of methanol to soybean molar ratio of 24:1, catalyst loading of 8 wt % (with respect to soybean oil) for 3 h at room temperature. The produced biodiesel was analyzed using nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) and gas chromatography (GC) studies. The catalyst was reused and showed satisfactory reusability producing 80% of biodiesel in the 5th reaction cycle. The activation energy for the reaction was determined to be 27.71 kJ mol-1 from the kinetic study.

Facile Preparation of Bimetallic MOF-derived Supported Tungstophosphoric Acid Composites for Biodiesel Production

In this work, the novel TPA@C-NiZr-MOF catalyst is synthesized by the impregnation of tungstophosphoric acid (TPA) on the NiZr-based metal-organic framework (NiZr-MOF) followed by calcination up to 300 °C. The as-prepared catalyst materials were structurally, morphologically, and texturally characterized by XRD, FTIR, temperature programmed desorption of NH3 ( TPD-NH3 ), N2 physisorption, SEM, TEM, and XPS. The prepared catalyst can be used as an efficient heterogeneous catalyst for biodiesel production from oleic acid (OA) with methanol. The results indicated that, in comparison to TPA@NiZr-MOF, the TPA@C-NiZr-MOF catalyst calcined at 300 °C exhibits excellent catalytic performance probably owing to the synergistic effect between TPA and metal oxide skeletons, high acidity, as well as larger surface area and pore size. Additionally, the TPA@C-NiZr-MOF catalyst can be reused in up to six cycles with an acceptable conversion. This study showed that the bimetallic MOF-derived composite materials can be used as an alternative potential heterogeneous catalyst toward biorefinery applications.

Moroccan sardine scales as a novel and renewable source of heterogeneous catalyst for biodiesel production using palm fatty acid distillate

The continued growth in energy consumption, in concert with the depleting resources of fossil fuels and their detrimental effects on the environment, has required the exploration of substitute, renewable, and sustainable sources of energy. Biodiesel is one such alternative. In this current study, a heterogeneous sulfated catalyst based on Sardine scales was developed to improve biodiesel synthesis from palm fatty acid distillate (PFAD) through esterification. The catalyst was synthesized via a clean flash pyrolysis method with a thermal shock (950 °C) followed by a sulfonation process. The prepared catalyst was characterized by utilizing diverse methods, including XRD, FTIR, TGA/DSC, SEM/EDX, DLS, BET, and the Hammett test. The sulfated hydroxyapatite (HAPSS-SO4) catalyst demonstrated a maximum conversion of PFAD to biodiesel of 96.75% under optimal reaction conditions such as 3 wt% catalyst loading and 15:1 MeOH/PFAD molar ratio for 3 h at 70 °C. Additionally, the catalyst proved excellent stability, with the ability to regenerate for three cycles. The properties of the produced biodiesel are within the limits stipulated by international standards. The results of the molecular simulation demonstrate that the Lewis acid sites (Ca) are very susceptible to attack through the free fatty acid (FFA). The study proved the effectiveness of a sardine scale-derived catalyst (HAPSS-SO4) as a heterogeneous catalyst for biodiesel production.

Synthesis and characterization of chitosan/polyvinyl alcohol immersed in sodium hydroxide thin film as a heterogeneous catalyst in biodiesel production

Biodiesel is a potential renewable energy source that can be used to replace fossil fuels because of its low toxicity, biodegradability, and renewability. However, biodiesel production requires long reaction times. Hence, a catalyst is needed to speed up the reaction and optimize production conditions. CS/PVA thin film catalyst immersed in NaOH has intriguing catalytic properties that can improve biodiesel conversion efficiency. In this paper, a series of chitosan/polyvinyl alcohol‑sodium hydroxide (CS/PVA-NaOH) thin films have been prepared as heterogeneous catalysts in biodiesel production. According to the FTIR spectra data, It shows that the vibrational frequency of the hydroxyl group (-OH) shifted from 3271 cm−1 to 3290 cm−1, indicating the hydrogen bond interaction between chitosan and PVA. Water uptake (45.42–218.64 %), swelling (120.63–142.99 %), porosity (62.67–243.43 %), and the durability of the thin film at pH conditions of 5–11 have been found to be the physicochemical characteristics of blended Chitosan/PVA (4/1; 3/2; 2.5/2.5; 2/3; 1/4 (v/v)). The optimal conditions for producing biodiesel were found to be around 65 °C for 90 min with an oil: methanol molar ratio of 1:7. By using a heterogeneous catalyst of CS/PVA-NaOH, the conversion efficiency from oil to biodiesel was achieved at around 95.39–99.52 %.

Synthesis and application of Quintinite-3T nano catalyst along with KOH for biodiesel production from Jatropha curcas oil and used cooking oil

In this study, we reported the preparation of Quintinite-3T (Q-3T) and its use as a productive efficient/effective heterogeneous catalyst for the production of biodiesel. Quintinite-3T (Q-3T) has been successfully synthesized via the co-precipitation method. Physico-chemical properties of the synthesized catalyst were studied using powder X-Ray diffraction (XRD), High-resolution transmission electron microscopy (HR-TEM), BET analysis, and Thermogravimetric analysis (TGA). Q-3T exhibited promising utility as a heterogeneous catalyst to transesterify Jatropha curcas oil (JCO) and used cooking oil (UCO) to fatty acid methyl ester (FAME). Q-3T catalyst was used with KOH, a co-catalyst to verify its effect on biodiesel production. The effective parameters of the transesterification yield involving reaction time, reaction temperature, and the oil-to-alcohol molar ratio was studied. The maximum yield of 82% for biodiesel was reached at ideal conditions, which include a moderate catalyst concentration (2% (w/w) in the ratio 1.2:0.8 (KOH: Q-3T), at a low temperature and relatively short reaction time of 60° C and 1 h, respectively. Additionally, it is found that the biodiesel’s properties are in good conformity with ASTM D6571 fuel specifications. It is pertinent that the use of Q-3T nanocatalyst as a heterogeneous catalyst for biodiesel production from Jatropha curcas oil and used cooking oil could be beneficial.

Biodiesel production from sunflower and waste cooking oils using K2O/RGO catalyst

AbstractBiodiesel, touted as a viable alternative to fossil fuels, has attracted interest due to its environmentally friendly nature, renewability, and high combustion yield. This study utilized K2O/RGO heterogeneous catalyst for biodiesel production through the transesterification of sunflower and waste cooking oils. Reduced graphene oxide (RGO) was prepared from graphite via the modified Hummers' method and potassium was subsequently deposited on it. The K2O/RGO catalyst was characterized using a variety of techniques, including FTIR, SEM, XRD, ASAP, Raman spectroscopy, and TEM. The study further investigated the impacts of the temperature, molar ratio of methanol to oil, catalyst dose and time; and optimized the process with the response surface method. The characteristics of biodiesel fell within the ASTM D 6751 and EN 14214 standard ranges. The K2O/RGO catalyst demonstrated reusability for up to four cycles. Maximum biodiesel yields of 98.54% for sunflower oil and 96.89% for waste cooking oil were achieved under operating conditions of 70°C temperature, 19.5 methanol to oil molar ratio, 2 wt.% catalyst dose, and 8.5 h time duration.

Solvent-Free Synthesis and Characterization of Bimetallic UiO-66(Zr/Sn) Heterogeneous Catalyst for Biodiesel Production

It has been verified that UiO-66(Zr) is an effective heterogeneous catalyst for the production of biodiesel. The construction of multimetal sites in the structure of UiO-66(Zr) can be a promising way to enhance the catalytic performance of UiO-66(Zr). In this contribution, UiO-66(Zr) with tin sites is simply fabricated under solvent-free conditions. The results from XRD, EDX, and XPS analyses indicate that tin species have been introduced into the structure of UiO-66(Zr). The nitrogen sorption data show that UiO-66(Zr/Sn)-5-130-24 obtained under optimized synthesis conditions maintains a large BET specific surface area (1170 m2/g) and pore volume (0.84 cm3/g). The NH3-TPD results reveal that UiO-66(Zr/Sn)-5-130-24 possesses more acid sites than UiO-66(Zr) probably because the introduction of tin species brought about the missing of linkers in the structure of UiO-66(Zr). As a consequence, UiO-66(Zr/Sn)-5-130-24 exhibits higher catalytic efficiency with an oleic acid conversion of 98.8% than UiO-66(Zr) (oleic acid conversion of 86.2%) at 333 K in the esterification reaction of oleic acid with methanol to obtain biodiesel. Furthermore, the reusability test demonstrates that such a catalyst can be readily recycled and reused.

Sulphonated cellulose-based carbon as a green heterogeneous catalyst for biodiesel production: Process optimization and kinetic studies

We report, the catalytic application of sulphonated cellulose based solid carbon catalyst for conversion of oleic acid to methyl oleate-biodiesel production under microwave irradiation. Oleic acid, being one of the most widely found fatty acids in plant oils and animal fats; it was utilized as a model substrate to produce biodiesel in this study. The effect and interaction of four independent factors such as methanol to oleic acid molar ratio (MOMR), time, catalyst loading, and temperature were investigated using response surface methodology (RSM). After doing the thirty experiments given by the central composite design (CCD), the optimized reaction condition using RSM was found to be MOMR of 21:1, 60 min, 8 wt % catalyst loading, and temperature of 80 °C that predicted 96.77% biodiesel yield under microwave irradiation, whereas, 97.6 ± 0.2% yield was observed experimentally. The kinetic study of the esterification reaction showed that it followed a pseudo first order reaction. The activation energy of the esterification was found to be relatively low at 49.19 kJ mol−1. The catalyst showed good recyclability when explored up to the 5th reaction cycle. The SEM analysis of the recycled catalyst showed its stability for at least 5 reaction cycles. Therefore, it can be promoted for sustainable production of biodiesel due to its moderate preparation method, good catalytic efficiency, and excellent recyclability.

Enabling Catalysts for Biodiesel Production via Transesterification

With the rapid development of industry and the increasing demand for transportation, traditional sources of energy have been excessively consumed. Biodiesel as an alternative energy source has become a research focus. The most common method for biodiesel production is transesterification, in which lipid and low carbon alcohol are commonly used as raw materials, in the presence of a catalyst. In the process of transesterification, the performance of the catalyst is the key factor of the biodiesel yield. This paper reviews the recent research progress on homogeneous and heterogeneous catalysts in biodiesel production. The advantages and disadvantages of current homogeneous acid catalysts and homogeneous base catalysts are discussed, and heteropolyacid heterogeneous catalysts and biomass-derived base catalysts are described. The applications of the homogeneous and heterogeneous catalyst derivatives ionic liquids/deep eutectic solvents and nanocatalysts/magnetic catalysts in biodiesel production are reviewed. The mechanism and economic cost of current homogeneous acid catalysts and homogeneous base catalysts are also analyzed. The unique advantages of each type of catalyst are compared to better understand the microscopic details behind biodiesel. Finally, some challenges of current biodiesel catalysts are summarized, and future research directions are presented. This review will provide general and in-depth knowledge on the achievements, directions, and research priorities in developing novel homogeneous/heterogeneous catalysts for the green and cost-effective production of biodiesel.

Karanja seed shell ash: A sustainable green heterogeneous catalyst for biodiesel production

In the present study, the ash from discarded Karanja seed shell (KSS), obtained after burning dried seed shells has been identified as one of the most cost-effective and efficient green heterogeneous catalysts for biodiesel production. Soybean oil methanolsis was used to study the catalytic activity of karanja seed shell ash as solid base heterogeneous catalysts in the biodiesel production. To characterize the catalyst, XRD, WD-XRF, SEM, FT-IR, BET and TGA techniques were utilized. Soybean oil methyl ester was converted under the following experimental conditions, as determined by GC-MS, and FT-IR: a catalyst amount of 2 wt%, a methanol to oil molar ratio of 10:1, a reaction temperature of 65 °C, a reaction time of 60 min. The synthesized heterogeneous catalyst is an efficient alternative that may be utilized as an eco-friendly catalyst because it is benign, reusable, sustainable, and widely available.

Preparation of SrZrAl multiple oxide catalyst for produce biodiesel from acidified palm oil

The strontium oxide (SrO) is considered as an efficient heterogeneous catalyst for biodiesel production. However, the resistance of SrO to high free fatty acids (FFAs) in low-quality raw materials is a great challenge. In this study, the SrZrAl multiple oxide catalysts are prepared and applied in transesterification of the acidified palm oi. The preparation of the SrZrAl catalysts is optimized from the aspects of the preparation method and zirconium content, where the co-precipitation method with Sr, Zr and Al molar ratio of 6:6:1.5 is preferentially determined. The microstructure and surface chemical properties of SrZrAl catalyst are thoroughly characterized by XRD, CO2/NH3-TPD, XPS and SEM-EDS. The GA-PSO-BP algorithm is used to optimize the transesterification parameters, where the FAME yield of 94.4% could be achieved with the addition of oleic acid of 5 wt% under the condition of the methanol to oil molar ratio of 16:1 and catalyst amount of 3.8 wt% at 171 °C in 2.6 h. Excellent reusability of the SrZrAl catalyst is demonstrated by the fact that the FAME yield of 80.3% is still obtained at the fifth reuse cycle. In addition, the FAME yield reaches 83.4% even at a high oleic acid addition of 15 wt%.

Synthesis of Biobased Composite Heterogeneous Catalyst for Biodiesel Production Using Simplex Lattice Design Mixture: Optimization Process by Taguchi Method

The use of biobased heterogeneous catalysts made from agricultural waste for producing biodiesel has gained attention for its potential to create a sustainable and low-cost process. The blending of two or more biomass residues to create more viable biobased catalysts is still in its early stages. In this study, a Biobased Composite Heterogeneous Catalyst (CHC) was made by blending the shells of periwinkle (PWS), melon seed-husk (MSH), and locust bean pod-husk (LBP) at a mixing ratio of 67:17:17 using Simplex Lattice Design Mixture, that was then calcined for 4 h at 800 °C. The chemical, structural, and morphological components of the CHC were characterized via XRF, XRD, SEM-EDX, BET, TGA/DSC, and FTIR to assess its catalytic potential. The CHC was employed to synthesize biodiesel from palm kernel oil, and the process optimization was conducted using the Taguchi approach. The XRF analysis showed that the catalyst had 69.049 of Calcium (Ca) and 9.472 of potassium (K) in their elemental and oxide states as 61.592% calcium oxide and 7.919% potassium oxide. This was also supported by the EDX result, that showed an appreciable value of 58.00% of Ca and 2.30% of magnesium, that perhaps provided the active site in the transesterification reaction to synthesize biodiesel. The morphological and physisorption isotherms via SEM and BET showed mesoporous structures in the CHC that were made up of nanoparticles. A high maximum biodiesel yield of 90.207 wt.% was attained under the optimized process conditions. The catalyst could be reused for up to four cycles, and the biodiesel produced met both ASTM D6751 and EN 14214 standards for biodiesel. This study demonstrates that blending PWS, MSH, and LBP waste materials can produce high-quality biodiesel without the need for additional catalysts.

Exploiting the Waste Biomass of Durian Shell as a Heterogeneous Catalyst for Biodiesel Production at Room Temperature.

Durian shell, a biomass waste, was simply burned and then could serve as a heterogeneous catalyst for the transesterification reaction of palm oil with methanol at room temperature. The chemical composition, structure, and morphology of the catalyst were well-characterized by XRD, BET, SEM, TEM, EDS, TGA, FT-IR, and XPS measurement. With the preparation temperature rising to 350 °C, the maximum yield of the biodiesel could reach 94.1% at room temperature, and the optimum reaction conditions were 8 wt.% catalyst, 8:1 methanol/oil molar ratio, ad 2.5 h reaction time. The characterizations results indicated that K2O and K2CO3 existed on the surface of catalyst, and a moderate amount of carbon, which acts as a carrier, attributed to the activity of the catalyst. After repeating five times, the catalyst prepared at 350 °C showed better stability than other catalysts. This might be because the incomplete combustion of the remaining carbon slowed down the loss of K to some extent.

Towards integrated sustainable biofuel and chemical production: An application of banana pseudostem ash in the production of biodiesel and recovery of lignin from bamboo leaves

This study investigated an integrated approach to the biowaste transformation and valorization of byproducts. Biochar obtained from the banana pseudostem was calcined to synthesize a heterogeneous catalyst and sustainably prepare a highly alkaline solution. The ash was utilized directly as a heterogeneous catalyst in biodiesel production from waste cooking oil. At the same time, an alkaline solution prepared from the ash was used for delignification and recovery of lignin from bamboo leaves by the hydrothermal reaction. Techniques like Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), Field emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM), Brunauer-Emmett-Teller (BET), Transmission electron microscopy (TEM), and Energy dispersive X-ray (EDX) were applied to characterized the catalyst. The alkaline solution was analyzed with Atomic absorption spectroscopy (AAS). The Response surface methodology (RSM) technique was considered for the optimization of different parameters in the transesterification and hydrothermal reaction. Under the optimized condition, waste cooking oil (WCO) to Fatty acid methyl ester (FAME) conversion was 97.56 ± 0.11%, and lignin recovery was 43.20 ± 0.45%. While at the best operating pyrolysis temperature, the liquid fraction yield from the banana pseudostem (500 °C) was 38.10 ± 0.31 wt%. This integrated study approach encourages the inexpensive, sustainable, and environment-friendly pathway for synthesizing catalysts and preparing a highly alkaline solution for the valorization of biowaste into biofuel and biochemicals.

Optimization of biodiesel production from Allamanda Seed Oil using design of experiment

KOH-modified metakaolin (KMK) was synthesized, characterized and utilized as a heterogeneous catalyst for biodiesel production from allamanda seed oil (ASO) for the first time. The effect of variables (temperature, time and catalyst concentration) affecting biodiesel production process was optimized using Box-Behnken design of response surface methodology. The biodiesel produced was consequently characterized to determine its fuel properties. Optimization results showed that maximum biodiesel yield of 90.67±0.14%. was achieved at fixed methanol/ASO molar ratio of 5:1 and at the optimum conditions of 52.5 °C reaction temperature, 180 min reaction time and 0.5 wt.% catalyst concentration. The properties of the produced biodiesel were comparable to the ASTM D6751 and EN 14214 specifications, thus indicating the suitability of the ASO biodiesel as a possible alternative to petroleum diesel.

A Review of Biomass-Derived Heterogeneous Catalysts for Biodiesel Production

The scientific community is being forced to consider alternative renewable fuels such as biodiesel as a result of the sharp increases in the price of petroleum and the increased demand for petroleum-derived products. Transesterification is a technique used to create biodiesel where a variety of edible oils, non-edible oils, and animal fats are used. For this, either a homogeneous or heterogeneous catalyst is utilized. An appropriate catalyst is chosen based on the quantity of free fatty acid content in the oil. The main distinction between homogeneous and heterogeneous catalysts is that compared to the heterogeneous catalyst, the homogeneous catalyst is not affected by the quantity of free fatty acids in the oil. Early methods of producing biodiesel relied on homogeneous catalysts, which have drawbacks such as high flammability, toxicity, corrosion, byproducts such as soap and glycerol, and high wastewater output. The majority of these issues are solved by heterogeneous catalysts. Recent innovations use novel heterogeneous catalysts that are obtained from biomass and biowaste resources. Numerous researchers have documented the use of biomass-derived heterogeneous catalysts in the production of high-quality, pure biodiesel as a potentially greener manufacturing method. The catalysts were significantly altered through conventional physical processes that were both cost- and energy-effective. The present review is intended to analyze catalysts from biowaste for making biodiesel at a minimal cost. The most recent methods for creating diverse kinds of catalysts—including acidic, basic, bifunctional, and nanocatalysts—from various chemicals and biomass are highlighted in this review. Additionally, the effects of various catalyst preparation methods on biodiesel yield are thoroughly explored.

Towards biodiesel sustainability: Waste sweet potato leaves as a green heterogeneous catalyst for biodiesel production using microalgal oil and waste cooking oil

Biodiesel production from cheap and available feedstocks using agriculture waste as catalysts is success strategy towards making biodiesel more commercially competitive. Hence, in the current study, a green heterogeneous catalyst (CSPL) derived from the waste sweet potato leaves was synthesized and employed for biodiesel production using Scenedesmus obliquus oil (OSO) and waste soybean cooking oil (WSCO). The CSPL was characterized by XRD , FTIR, FE-SEM, TEM , BET, EDX , and TGA. The CSPL showed high catalytic activity for converting the OSO and WSCO to biodiesel, attributable to the predominant potassium content in carbonates and oxides form. The maximum OSO and SWCO conversion of 99.50% and 98.0% were obtained using 7 wt% and 5 wt% catalyst loading and 15:1, 9:1 methanol to oil molar ratio for 90 and 120 min at 60 °C, respectively. The physicochemical characteristics of the produced biodiesel were in good agreement with the standard specifications norms of the fuel. • A novel heterogeneous catalyst (CSPL) was synthesized from sweet potato leaves. • S. obliquus oil and waste cooking oil were converted to biodiesel using the CSPL. • 99.5% and 98% of oil conversion were achieved under optimum conditions using CSPL. • CSPL was reused multiple times and achieved 85.4% of oil conversion at the 5th run.

Valorization of hazard waste: Efficient utilization of white brick waste powder in the catalytic production of biodiesel from waste cooking oil via RSM optimization process

The target of this study is to utilize hazardous white brick waste powder as a heterogeneous catalyst for biodiesel production through the transesterification process of waste cooking oil (WCO) and methanol. Physico-chemical characterization of the processed waste has been carried out using various techniques including TGA, XRD, FT-IR, BET surface area, FE-SEM & mapping EDX, XRF, and CO2-TPD. The influence of calcination temperature on the catalytic activity is studied. The optimization process of variable independent parameters i.e., catalyst loading, reaction temperature and time as well as alcohol:WCO molar ratio is performed via response surface methodology (RSM) through central composite design (CCD). Optimum conditions (biodiesel conversion = 92.7%) are: catalyst loading 1.3%; temperature 64 °C; methanol:WCO molar ratio of 5.5:1; and reaction time 139 min. Kinetic parameters, i.e., rate constant (k), activation energy (Ea = 25.95 kJ/mol) and thermodynamic parameters, i.e., ΔS# and ΔH# of −202.36 J/mol and +23.27 kJ/mol, respectively, are estimated. The reusability of the prepared catalyst is performed up to six consecutives cycles with marginal loss in activity. Physico-chemical properties of the prepared biodiesel are comparable with the ASTM D-6751 and EN-14214 standard ranges.

Nanosheet like CaO/C derived from Ca-BTC for biodiesel production assisted with microwave

Calcium oxide (CaO) is recognized as an efficient heterogeneous catalyst for biodiesel production. Nevertheless, the stability of CaO has always been a great challenge. This study creatively designs a highly stable CaO catalyst with strong microwave absorbing capacity, of which CaO is anchored in nanosheet carbon. For this purpose, Ca-BTC (Benzenetricarboxylic acid, BTC) is initially synthesized and calcined in nitrogen atmosphere, the obtained catalyst is characterized by TG, XRD, TEM, EDS, SEM, XPS, FTIR, Hammett indicator, N2 absorption/desorption, and the dielectric property is also evaluated. Results indicated the prepared Ca-800N achieves the maximum conversion of 97.37% with catalyst amount of 8 wt% and molar ratio of methanol/oil of 9:1 at 60 °C within 30 min in 400 W microwave field, the conversion of 94.01% is still achieved after being used six cycles. Furthermore, dielectric constant and dielectric dissipation factor of Ca-800N is measured as 33.11 F/m and 3.64 F/m.