title: Optimization of alkali-catalyzed transesterification of Pongamia pinnata oil for production of biodiesel.
abstract: Studies were carried out on transesterification of Karanja oil with methanol for the production of biodiesel. The reaction parameters such as catalyst concentration, alcohol/oil molar ratio, temperature, and rate of mixing were optimized for production of Karanja oil methyl ester (KOME). The fatty acid methyl esters content in the reaction mixture were quantified by HPLC and 1H NMR method. The yield of methyl esters from Karanja oil under the optimal condition was 97-98%.
authors.affiliation: Centre for Rural Development and Technology, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, Hauz Khas, New Delhi 110 016, India.
authors.forename: L C
authors.initials: LC
authors.lastname: Meher
authors.forename: Vidya S S
authors.initials: VS
authors.lastname: Dharmagadda
authors.forename: S N
authors.initials: SN
authors.lastname: Naik
mesh_terms: D001709:Biotechnology / Q000379:methods; D002384:Catalysis; D002851:Chromatography, High Pressure Liquid; D004736:Energy-Generating Resources; D004951:Esterification; D004952:Esters; D006878:Hydroxides; D009682:Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy; D000432:Methanol / Q000737:chemistry; D033641:Millettia / Q000378:metabolism*; D010938:Plant Oils / Q000378:metabolism; D017680:Potassium Compounds; D013696:Temperature
chemical_list: D004952:Esters; D006878:Hydroxides; D010938:Plant Oils; D017680:Potassium Compounds; C029943:potassium hydroxide; D000432:Methanol