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Novel solventless green synthesis of biodiesel via acid catalyzed transesterification of palm kernel oil with cellobiose

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: The persistent combustion of fossil fuels has intensified greenhouse gas emissions and accelerated global warming, driving an urgent search for renewable and ecologically benign energy alternatives. This study reports a novel solventless green synthesis of biodiesel through the acid catalyzed transesterification of palm kernel oil (PKO) with laboratory synthesized cellobiose, thereby eliminating the conventional reliance on toxic methanol or ethanol. Cellobiose (0.6 g) was dissolved in 1 mL of c

Source: Journal of Interdisciplinary Postgraduate Research

DOI: 10.61955/urvnel

Author: Uche Uche

Institution: Federal University Lokoja

Language: English

Topic: Biodiesel Production and Applications

Subfield: Biomedical Engineering

Field: Engineering

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDGs: Responsible consumption and production, Climate action, Affordable and clean energy

Open Access status: bronze

Funder: University of Johannesburg