Non-edible Oil Research Articles

Synthesis of Biodiesel via Interesterification Reaction of Calophyllum inophyllum Seed Oil and Ethyl Acetate over Lipase Catalyst: Experimental and Surface Response Methodology Analysis

Biodiesel is increasingly being considered as an alternative to the fossil fuel as it is renewable, nontoxic, biodegradable, and feasible for mass production. Biodiesel can be produced from various types of vegetable oils. Calophyllum inophyllum seed oil (CSO) is among the prospective nonedible vegetable oils considered as a raw material for biodiesel synthesis. The most common process of the biodiesel manufacturing is the transesterification of vegetable oils which results in glycerol as a by-product. Thus, product purification is necessary. In this work, an alternative route to biodiesel synthesis through interesterification reaction of vegetable oil and ethyl acetate was conducted. By replacing alcohol with ethyl acetate, triacetin was produced as a side product rather than glycerol. Triacetin can be used as a fuel additive to increase the octane number of the fuel. Therefore, triacetin separation from biodiesel products is needless. The interesterification reaction is catalyzed by an alkaline catalyst or by a lipase enzyme. In this study, biodiesel synthesis was carried out using a lipase enzyme since it is a green and sustainable catalyst. The interesterification reaction of CSO with ethyl acetate in the presence of a lipase catalyst was conducted using the molar ratio of CSO and ethyl acetate of 1:3. The reaction time, lipase catalyst concentration, and reaction temperature were varied at 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 h, 10%,15%, 20%, and 30 °C, 40 °C, 50 °C, 60 °C, respectively. The experimental results were also analyzed using response surface methodology (RSM) with the Box–Behnken design (BBD) model on Design Expert software. Data processing using RSM revealed that the highest conversion within the studied parameter range was 41.46%, obtained at a temperature reaction of 44.43 °C, a reaction time of 5 h, and a lipase catalyst concentration of 20%.

Cleaner production of biodiesel from novel non-edible seed oil (Carthamus lanatus L.) via highly reactive and recyclable green nano CoWO3@rGO composite in context of green energy adaptation

Sustainable and cheaper intercession coupled with green technologies could be the feasible and finest approach for addressing the solicitous snags like energy crises, greenhouse gas emissions and fossil fuel depletions globally. Biodiesel appeared as a feasible substitute to achieve net zero emissions globally. Biodiesel produced from waste, toxic and non-edible oil seeds is clean, cheaper and capable for producing greener energy which ultimately contributed positively in boosting bio-economy (close circular economy). In the present study, the potential of Carthamus lanatus L. seed oil (CSO) as novel, non-edible and waste feedstock was investigated for producing biodiesel using cobalt tungstate loaded reduced graphene oxide (CoWO3@rGO) as novel, green and recyclable catalysts. The catalyst (CoWO3@rGO) was synthesized via Hummers method followed by characterizations by X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR) and energy dispersive X-ray analysis (EDX). Optimize biodiesel yield (99.7 wt%) was achieved with optimum reaction conditions of 0.8 wt% catalyst, oil to methanol molar ratio of 1:12 and temperature 65 °C for 2 h reaction time. The optimized Carthamus lanatus L. biodiesel (CBD) yield was also predicted by drawing 3D surface plots with response surface methodology (Box-Behnken design). The synthesized CBD was also characterized using latest techniques of nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) (1H and 13C), Gas Chromatography/Mass spectroscopy (GC–MS) and FT-IR. The green nanocomposite exhibits excellent reusability of seven times without significant drop in its reactivity during transesterification process. Fuel properties of fatty acid methyl ester complied with biodiesel international standards EN 14214, China GB/T 20828–2007 and ASTM D 6751. Ultimately, biodiesel produced from wild, uncultivated and non-edible CSO can be commendably used to engender and adopt a greener and sustainable energy approach. The acceptance and adoption of the green energy approach could bring positive outcomes in the environment which ultimately create healthier societal and economic development.

Efficient application of newly synthesized green Bi2O3 nanoparticles for sustainable biodiesel production via membrane reactor

Introduction of waste and non-edible oil seeds coupled with green nanotechnology offered a pushover to sustainable and economical biofuels and bio refinery production globally. The current study encompasses the synthesis and application of novel green, highly reactive and recyclable bismuth oxide nanocatalyst derived from Euphorbia royealeana (Falc.) Boiss. leaves extract via biological method for sustainable biofuel synthesis from highly potent Cannabis sativa seed oil (34% w/w) via membrane reactors. Advanced techniques such as X-Ray Diffraction (XRD), Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), Energy Diffraction X-Ray (EDX), and FT-IR were employed to illustrate the newly synthesized green bismuth oxide nanoparticles. 92% of FAMEs were produced under optimal reaction conditions such as a 1.5% w/w catalyst weight, 1:12 oil to methanol molar ratio, and a reaction temperature of 92 ⸰C for 3.5 h via membrane reactor. The synthesized Cannabis biodiesel was identified using the FT-IR and GC-MS techniques. The fuel properties of synthesized biofuels (acid number 0.203 mg KOH/g, density 0.8623 kg/L, kinematic viscosity 5.32 cSt, flash point 80 °C, pour point −11 °C, cloud point −11 °C, and Sulfur 0.00047 wt %, and carbon residues 0.2) were studied and established to be comparable with internationally set parameters. The experimental data (R2 = 0.997) shows that this reaction follow pseudo first-order kinetics. These findings affirm the application of green bismuth oxide nanoparticles as economical, highly reactive and eco-friendly candidate for industrial scale biodiesel production from non-edible oil seeds.

Rheological and Physicochemical Analysis of Nonedible Oils Used for Biodiesel Production.

Rheological and physicochemical characteristics of edible oils used for biodiesel production are well established; nonetheless, the rheological and physicochemical characteristics of nonedible oils are yet to be established. The present study therefore focuses on rheological and physicochemical characterization of nonedible vegetable oils that can be used as biodiesel feedstock. The selected vegetable oils studied include cashew nut shell liquid (CNSL), castor oil (CO), Croton megalocarpus oil (CMO), Podocarpus usambarensis oil (PUO), and Thevetia peruviana oil (TPO). Physicochemical parameters analyzed were free fatty acids, acid value, saponification value, peroxide value, iodine value, specific gravity, and moisture content using methods by the Association of Official Analytical Chemists (AOAC). Rheological properties were analyzed using a VT-550 Thermo Haake Viscotester operated by the Rheowin 3 Job Manager software. The preset parameters in the Viscotester were shear rate and temperature. The shear rate increased uniformly from 5 to 100 s–1 at the temperature range of 30–60 °C. The experimental data were fitted into rheological models of Newton, Bingham, Ostwald–de Waele (power-law), and Herschel–Bulkley using Rheowin 3 Data Manager. The oil yield was 29–65%, highlighting the feedstock’s potential for commercial biodiesel production. At a constant temperature, all oil samples exhibited a Newtonian flow behavior. In contrast to edible oils, nonedible oils exhibited high shear stress, emphasizing the reconstruction of new appropriate designs of production systems. The rheological models appropriate to represent the flow behavior of the samples were the Newton and Ostwald–de Waele models, with a fit of R2 = 0.990–1.000.

UV irradiation testing of biodiesel from the Alhagi oil and diesel-biodiesel mixtures

The chemical stability of fuels is one of the key factors in ensuring the proper operation of combustion engines. Progressive destruction of components of diesel-biodiesel fuels during storage and transportation can adversely affect their physical and chemical parameters. Besides, the destruction of petroleum products under sunlight and the formation of toxic compounds have ecological importance. The purpose of the presented work is to investigate the influence of UV irradiation (λ = 300–450 nm) on the chemical content of petroleum diesel and B5, B10, B20, B50, and B100 fuel blends for the 24 h. As biodiesel, the product of transesterification of non-edible Alhagi oil with methanol was used. Chemical changes after irradiation were controlled by the BRUKER FT NMR spectrometer. The relationship between changes in the chemical composition and important physicochemical parameters (density, viscosity, flash point, and cetane index), before and after photochemical destructions was discussed. Based on the obtained results, it was determined that the B20 fuel mixture has more chemical stability after UV irradiation than conventional diesel and other diesel-biodiesel mixtures.

Production of biodiesel from non-edible feedstocks using environment friendly nano-magnetic Fe/SnO catalyst

Environmental problems associated with chemical catalysts to fulfil an ever-increasing energy demand have led to the search for an alternative environment friendly heterogeneous catalyst. If a catalyst being used in the biodiesel production is not environment friendly, then the environment is being contaminated in another way while trying to avoid pollution caused by burning of fossil fuels. The present study reports the use of nano-magnetic catalyst Fe/SnO supported on feldspar for the transesterification of various non-edible feedstocks oil, including Pongamiapinnata (karanja), Carthamusoxyacantha (wild safflower), Citrulluscolocynthis (bitter apple), Sinapisarvensis (wildmustard) and Ricinuscommunis (castor). The optimized transesterification parameter was oil to methanol ratio (1:5, 1:10, 1:15, 1:20 and 1:25), catalyst amount (0.5, 1, 1.5, 2, 2.5%), temperature (40, 50, 60, 70 and 80 °C), and reaction times (30, 60, 90, 120 and 150 min). The biodiesel yield was found to be more than 97% for all the tested feedstocks with a maximum biodiesel yield of 98.1 ± 0.6% obtained for bitter apple seed oil under optimum conditions (oil to methanol ratio of 1:10, catalyst amount of 1% at 50 °C for 120 min). The catalysts used for transesterification were magnetically extracted after completion of the reaction. Different physico-chemical parameters like pour point, density, cloud point, iodine value, acid value, saponification and cetane number were determined and the quality of all the biodiesel samples were found to be in the standard range (ASTM D6751 and EN 1404). Different techniques like XRD, FTIR, SEM and EDX were used to characterize the prepared nano-magnetic (Fe/SnO/Feldspar) catalyst.

A study on the production and engine analysis of organic liquid fuel from jatropha and castor oil by catalytic cracking over solid acid catalysts

Catalytic cracking of non-edible oils such as jatropha and castor was done in fixed bed catalytic reactor. The microporous catalysts such as Hβ, HY and HZSM-5 and mesoporous catalyst like AlMCM-41 were synthesised and characterised by XRD and BET surface area analyzer. The reaction parameters such as temperature of reaction, WHSV (Weight hourly space velocity) and reaction time were optimised over Hβ catalyst using jatropha oil. Organic liquid products (OLP) comprising of green gasoline (GG), green kerosene (GK) and green diesel (GD) and gaseous products were found to be major products. The liquid products were analysed using gas chromatograph (Shimadzu GC-9A) fitted with Apeizon-L packed column and gaseous products were analysed using Poropak Q column. The % conversion, yield of OLP and selectivity towards GG, GK and GD were found to be higher at temperature of 400 °C, WHSV of 4.8 h−1 and reaction time of 1 h. The cracking of jatropha oil was done over HY, HZSM-5 and AlMCM-41 at this optimised condition. Among the microporous materials HZSM-5 produced more OLP with more selectivity towards GG fraction (50%) but yielded higher % of gaseous products. While AlMCM-41 (Si/Al = 25) was selective towards middle distillates fraction like GK (45%) & GD (35%) and yielded low gaseous products. The mechanism of reaction proceeds via carbocation formation. The activity of HZSM-5 and AlMCM-41 were examined with castor oil. The OLP viability as a replacement fuel in a single-cylinder diesel engine under various loads was evaluated in an IC engine test. Here, we look at how different engine operating conditions affect fuel efficiency, Brake Thermal Efficiency (BTE), and emissions of Carbon Monoxide (CO), Carbon-di-oxide (CO2) and Nitrogen Oxide (NOx). Overall analysis indicates that OLP cracked from Jatropha oil serves as a best fuel in comparison with OLP obtained from Castor oil.

The Effects of the Polarity and Molecular Dynamic Energy of Bamboo Activated Carbon on the Degumming Process of Calophyllum inophyllum Oil

Modified bamboo activated carbon (BAC) was added to non-edible Calophyllum inophyllum oil in a degumming process. The effects of its polarity and molecular dynamic energy on the degumming process were evaluated using characterizations and hyperChem software simulation. It was found that BAC acquired positive surface charge, polar characteristic, and mesoporous structures. The addition of BAC in the degumming process resulted in sufficient molecular dynamic energy (108.83 kcal/mol at 353K) as simulated by hyperChem, playing a role in facilitating successful dephospholipidation. Negatively charged oxygen around the hydrophilic phosphate head group of phospholipids was induced by BAC. The force exerted helped to loosen bonds around the polar head group. Interaction between BAC and polar water molecules also occurred, facilitating more hydrolysis reaction. These actions led to a higher possibility of phosphate head group removal off the phospholipid molecules. Consequently, there were large decreases in phosphorus, magnesium, and calcium concentrations along with small improvements in viscosity and calorific value in the degummed oil.

The molecular mechanism of WRINKLED1 transcription factor regulating oil accumulation in developing seeds of castor bean

The transcription factor WRINKLED1 (WRI1), a member of AP2 gene family that contain typical AP2 domains, has been considered as a master regulator regulating oil biosynthesis in oilseeds. However, the regulatory mechanism of RcWRI1 in regulating oil accumulation during seed development has not been clearly addressed. Castor bean (Ricinus communis) is one of the most important non-edible oil crops and its seed oils are rich in hydroxy fatty acids, widely applied in industry. In this study, based on castor bean reference genome, three RcWRIs genes (RcWRI1, RcWRI2 and RcWRI3) were identified and the expressed association of RcWRI1 with oil accumulation were determined. Heterologous transformation of RcWRI1 significantly increased oil content in tobacco leaf, confirming that RcWRI1 activate lipid biosynthesis pathway. Using DNA Affinity Purification sequencing (DAP-seq) technology, we confirmed RcWRI1 binding with Transcription Start Site of genes and identified 7961 WRI1-binding candidate genes. Functionally, these identified genes were mainly involved in diverse metabolism pathways (including lipid biosynthesis). Three cis-elements AW-box ([CnTnG](n)7[CG]) and AW-boxes like ([GnAnC](n)6[GC]/[GnAnC](n)7[G]) bound with RcWRI1 were identified. Co-expression network analysis of RcWRI1 further found that RcWRI1 might be widely involved in biosynthesis of storage materials during seed development. In particular, yeast one hybrid experiments found that both AP2 domains within RcWRI1 were required in binding targeted genes. These results not only provide new evidence to understand the regulatory mechanism of RcWRI1 in regulation of oil accumulation during castor bean seed development, but also give candidate gene resource for subsequent genetic improvement toward increasing oil content in oilseed crops.

A review on properties, challenges and commercial aspects of eco-friendly biolubricants productions

Lubricants operate as antifriction media, preserving machine reliability, facilitating smooth operation, and reducing the likelihood of frequent breakdowns. The petroleum-based reserves are decreasing globally, leading to price increases and raising concerns about environmental degradation. The researchers are concentrating their efforts on developing and commercializing an environmentally friendly lubricant produced from renewable resources. Biolubricants derived from nonedible vegetable oils are environmentally favorable because of their non-toxicity, biodegradability, and close to net zero greenhouse gas emissions. The demand for bio lubricants in industry and other sectors is increasing due to their non-toxic, renewable, and environmentally friendly nature. Good lubrication, anti-corrosion, and high flammability are characteristic properties of vegetable oils due to their unique structure. This study presents several key properties of nonedible oils that are used to produce lubricants via the transesterification process. Bibliometric analysis is also performed, which provides us with a better understanding of previous studies related to the production of bio lubricants from the transesterification process. Only 371 published documents in the Scopus database were found to relate to the production of bio lubricants using the transesterification process. The published work was mostly dominated by research articles (286; 77.088%). Significant development can be seen in recent years, with the highest occurrence in 2021, reaching 68 publications accounting for 18.38% of the total documents. In the second step, (i) the authors with the most number of publications; (ii) journals with the most productions; (iii) most productive countries; and (iv) the authors' most frequently used keywords were evaluated. These results will provide a pathway for researchers interested in this field. Lastly, recommendation is made on research gaps to device possible strategies for its commercialization.

Experimental investigation and comparison of different cooling conditions in turning operation for sustainability

Cutting fluids are an integral component of today's industrial process. Increased industrialization creates demand for new cutting fluids with improved performance. Petroleum based cutting fluids made from mineral oil are generally used to achieve this. Petroleum oil based cutting fluids are cancerous and harmful to both employees and the ecology. In machining, edible vegetable oils have been utilised as a substitute for traditional cutting fluids. Considering the increasing demand of edible vegetable oil, non-edible oils have been shown to have the potential to be used in machining without sacrificing machining performance. The present investigation reports the turning of medium carbon steel on a CNC lathe machine using different cooling conditions and compares the different cooling strategies on the basis of material removal rate, cutting zone temperature, and surface roughness. It has been found from the results that non edible vegetable oil along with minimum quantity lubrication is a good alternative to conventional cutting fluid.

Investigation of non-edible vegetable oil as cutting fluid in boring operation using MQL technique for CEW-1 steel

The cutting fluid plays a significant role by cooling the machining region and evacuating chips from the cutting area during the machining. However, using the traditional cooling approach has a negative impact on human health and the environment. Furthermore, it contributes for 18 to 20 % of the entire production cost in the manufacturing industry. To address this problem, minimum quantity lubrication (MQL) is outperforming traditional cooling method in terms of achieving a high-quality surface and better overall machining performance. In this study a number of trials has been taken to investigate the effect of process parameters on surface finish, circularity, cylindricity. The trials have been carried out on boing machine. Comparative study by using Neem oil, Karanja oil and convectional oil in boring operation by using MQL technique has been carried out. Comparative results encourage using MQL system along with Neem and Karanja oil in boring operation of CEW-1 steel. Although kaanja oil and conventional cutting fluids perform similarly, Neem oil outperforms during boring of “CEW 1” Grade Steel. Also it has been observed from experimental results that minimum quantity lubrication method performed better as compare to conventional flood system.

Optimization and kinetics studies of biodiesel synthesis from Jatropha curcas oil under the application of eco-friendly microwave heating technique: an environmentally benign and sustainable bio-waste management approach

This study attempts to synthesize biodiesel as a green liquid fuel from Jatropha curcas oil (JCO) utilizing waste eggshell (WES) as an effective and excellent sustainable source of the heterogeneous catalyst under the application of environmentally benign microwave heating technique. After preparing the CaO-based catalyst, diverse characterization techniques such as X-Ray Diffraction, Energy Dispersive Spectroscopy, Scanning Electron Microscopy, Fourier Transform Infrared, and Brunauer–Emmett–Teller were employed for characterization measurements. Under different optimized conditions, a considerable high biodiesel yield of 92% was attained while employing the following reaction conditions; methanol to oil molar ratio of 9:1, 5 wt% catalyst loading, 165 min reaction time with a microwave power of 800 W, and a 65 °C reaction temperature. The developed catalyst had significantly retained its reusability up to the 5th cycle of reuse. The catalysed transesterification process's activation energy of 38.5 kJ mol−1 demonstrated that the reaction is chemically controlled. Therefore, the WES has been utilized as a renewable base heterogeneous catalyst for novel biodiesel synthesis from JCO, which can be applied in diesel engines to lessen air pollution, specifically pollutant emissions from diesel vehicles. The results of this study are not for academic purposes only. They can also serve as models for industrial biodiesel production by exploiting bio-waste as catalysts and non-edible oils as feedstocks in microwave heating systems as environmentally friendly chemistry systems. In addition, our study uses non-consumable oil feedstock and bio-waste materials in an economical way to produce biofuel while contributing to environmental sustainability and sustainable bio-waste management. This approach extends to the existing state-of-the-art research.

Life cycle benefits of enzymatic biodiesel co-produced in palm oil mills from sludge palm oil as renewable fuel for rural electrification

The lack of reliable electricity access persists as a global issue, particularly in rural areas. Off-grid electrification using diesel generators is commonly practiced by rural communities, but using diesel is not environmentally sustainable. In this paper, we proposed a new concept to create renewable energy access in rural areas by co-producing biodiesel in rural palm oil mills using non-edible sludge palm oil (SPO) as a feedstock. We performed a case study based on a medium-sized palm oil mill in Central Kalimantan, the Indonesian part of Borneo. A one-pot batch process catalyzed by low-cost liquid lipase was selected to convert SPO into biodiesel. To determine the environmental viability of this rural electrification concept, we compared two electrification routes using different generator fuels (i.e., commercial B30 diesel and enzymatic biodiesel co-produced in palm oil mills from SPO) via a cradle-to-grave comparative life cycle assessment. Our results revealed that electrification using enzymatic biodiesel offers significantly improved climate benefits compared to commercial B30 diesel. Furthermore, assuming that a mill processing 40 tonnes of fresh fruit bunches daily were to adopt this concept, its biodiesel co-production facility would be able to support about 940 surrounding households. Conclusively, this electrification concept is feasible and can be readily implemented in many developing and under-developed palm oil producing countries.

A Critical Review of Croton as a Multipurpose Nonedible Tree Plant for Biodiesel Production towards Feedstock Diversification for Sustainable Energy

Oil demand has risen steadily due to the growing industrialization and modernization of the world. In addition to rising costs, the supply of fossil fuels is also declining. These and many other concerns couple with food shortages have drawn attention of scientists to a substitute fuel that is generated from feedstocks that can be renewed. Biodiesel as an alternative fuel with a lot of expectations is produced using edible grown conventional vegetable oils such as sunflower, rapeseed, palm, and soybean. The production of biodiesel from edible oils has, meanwhile, worsened the existing competitiveness of oil used for food and fuel. Emphasis on using nonedible feedstock is currently guided by research to discover more potential nonedible feedstock such as croton. Differences between perceptions and facts about these nonedible oils necessitate efforts to diversify feedstocks into sources that can warrant the production of energy without impacting on the security of food. Croton is a multipurpose evergreen plant that is nonedible and is commonly present and cultivated under environmental and socio-economic conditions, which are complex in nature. This plant, referred to as a golden tree, has various uses including fuels, medicinal, ornamentals, dyes, feed, enriching of soil, and afforestation. This research was therefore carried out to investigate the multipurpose use croton. Among the highlighted areas include croton (feedstock) used for biodiesel, the necessity for croton seed oil and its value chain, the process for the modifying croton oil to biodiesel, factors that influence the production of biodiesel, the application of croton biodiesel in engines for efficiency and emission characteristics, and prospects for croton biodiesel.

Polyhydroxyalkanoate production and optimization: utilization of novel non-edible oil feedstock, economic analysis

Polyhydroxyalkanoate production and optimization: utilization of novel non-edible oil feedstock, economic analysis

Reduction in Free Fatty Acid Concentration in Sludge Palm Oil Using Heterogeneous and Homogeneous Catalysis: Process Optimization, and Reusable Heterogeneous Catalysts

Acid catalysts including Amberlyst 15 and sulfuric acid were used for heterogeneous and homogeneous catalyst reactions respectively, to reduce high free fatty acid (FFA) in sludge palm oil (SPO) using an esterification process. The goal of this research was to reduce high FFA content in SPO to less than 1 wt.% FFA so that it can be employed as a raw material in a transesterification process to produce biodiesel. Amberlyst 15 is an eco-friendly catalyst with many benefits, such as being reusable and generating non-toxic waste after reactions, compared to homogeneous catalysts, although the reaction time of the homogeneous catalyst was faster than the heterogeneous catalytic reaction. Therefore, esterification reactions with a heterogeneous and homogeneous catalytic reaction were carried out to examine conversion of FFA. The heterogeneous catalytic reaction decreased the FFA content from 89.16 wt.% to 1.26 wt.% under the recommended conditions of 44.7 wt.% methanol, 38.6 wt.% Amberlyst 15 catalyst loading, and 360 min reaction time. For homogeneous catalytic reaction, the FFA content of 1.03 wt.% was achieved under the recommended conditions of 58.4 wt.% methanol, 16.8 wt.% sulfuric acid, and 79.7 min reaction time. Furthermore, the results of the reusability research demonstrate that the heterogeneous catalyst may be reused for at least nine cycles. This research showed the promising potential of using SPO non-edible oil for biodiesel production by employing an eco-friendly heterogeneous catalyst for cost-effective environmental remediation.

Roles of Eco-Friendly Non-Edible Vegetable Oils in Drilling Inconel 718 through Minimum Quantity Lubrication

Metal cutting fluids (MCFs) have played a principal role as coolants and lubricants in the machining industry. However, the wide use of mineral-based oil MCFs has contributed to an adverse effect on humans and the environment. Thus, to overcome the adverse effects of mineral-based oil MCFs, eco-friendly vegetable oil, which is non-edible oil, has been implemented to overcome the issues related to edible oil such as manufacturing costs and food shortages. This study investigated the performance of three different types of non-edible oil, namely castor, neem, and rice bran oils in drilling Inconel 718 using a coated titanium aluminum nitride (TiAlN) carbide drill towards tool life, tool wear, surface integrity, dimensional accuracy, and chip thickness. The MCFs were implemented under the minimum quantity lubrication (MQL) condition at a 50 mL/h flow rate using different cutting speeds (10, 20 m/min) and a constant feed (0.015 mm/rev). The results showed that castor oil minimizes the rapid growth of tool wear and prolongs the tool life by 50% at 10 m/min as compared to rice bran oil. At 20 m/min, castor oil obtained the lowest values of average surface roughness (1.455 µm) and chip thickness (0.220 mm). It was also found that different cutting speeds did not contribute to any significant trend towards hole diameter and roundness for all MCFs. The outstanding performance of castor oil proved that the oil is a potential alternative as an eco-friendly MCF for a cleaner machining environment. Castor oil was determined to be optimum in terms of tool life, tool wear, surface roughness, and chip thickness.

BIODIESEL PRODUCTION USING NON EDIBLE OILS: A REVIEW

BIODIESEL PRODUCTION USING NON EDIBLE OILS: A REVIEW

Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) Analysis of Fatty Acid Methyl Ester from Congolese Non-Edible Afzelia bella Seeds Oil

As the oils used for biodiesel production face food competition, many scientific research is now focusing on the upgrading of non-conventional oils, which are not edibles. This study consisted in revalorizing of Congolese nonedible Afzelia bella seeds oil as raw materials for the biodiesel production. Afzelia bella seeds oil was extracted with oil yield of 26.38±0.22% and subsequently transesterified by alkali-catalyst using methanol with KOH as catalyst. The maximum yield of the obtained Diacetylenic Light Fuel Oil was 96.53% and FTIR spectroscopy showed the presence of fatty acid methyl esters in the produced biodiesel. The FTIR spectrum of Diacetylenic Light Fuel Oil revealed the following characteristics functional groups: Carbonyl group stretching (C=O), Methyl asymmetric bending (CH3) and Methoxy group stretching (O-CH3) with the peaks at 1743.94, 1436.11 and 1197.38 cm-1, respectively. Physicochemical properties (Kinematic viscosity, density, flash point, Cetane number, cloud point, pour point, water contents, ash and sulfur contents) values of Biodiesel (B100), and biodiesel blend in Gasoil (B50 and B20), were within the range of values set by the international standards specifications of diesel and biodiesel (American Society of Testing Materials and European Standard). Thus, these three produced biodiesels (B100, B50 and B20) from the Congolese Afzelia bella seeds oil could be used as a substitute for diesel without damaging the engine.