Ultrasonic-assisted transesterification of Jatropha curcus oil using solid catalyst, Na/SiO2.
The production of biodiesel from non-edible vegetable oil using ultrasonication, calls for an efficient solid catalyst to make the process fully ecologically and economically friendly. The methodology allows for the reaction to be run under atmospheric conditions. Solid catalyst and ultrasonication reduced the reaction time comparing to the conventional batch processes and we found 98.53% biodiesel yield. The optimal conditions for biodiesel production is the molar ratio oil to methanol 1:9, Catalyst conc. 3 wt.% of oil and 15 min reaction time.
Kumar
Dharmendra
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Department of Chemistry, Sahu Jain College, Najibabad, 246763 Uttar Pradesh, India.
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Gajendra
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Poonam
Singh
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D002384:Catalysis; D004952:Esters / Q000737:chemistry / Q000528:radiation effects; D031286:Jatropha / Q000737:chemistry* / Q000528:radiation effects*; D010938:Plant Oils / Q000138:chemical synthesis* / Q000528:radiation effects*; D012822:Silicon Dioxide / Q000737:chemistry* / Q000528:radiation effects; D012964:Sodium / Q000737:chemistry* / Q000528:radiation effects; D013010:Sonication
D004952:Esters; D010938:Plant Oils; D012822:Silicon Dioxide; D012964:Sodium