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Potassium hydroxide catalyst supported on palm shell activated carbon for transesterification of palm oil

Year: 2010

Type: article

Abstract: In this study, potassium hydroxide catalyst supported on palm shell activated carbon was developed for transesterification of palm oil. The Central Composite Design (CCD) of the Response Surface Methodology (RSM) was employed to investigate the effects of reaction temperature, catalyst loading and methanol to oil molar ratio on the production of biodiesel using activated carbon supported catalyst. The highest yield was obtained at 64.1 °C reaction temperature, 30.3 wt.% catalyst loading and 24:1 methanol to oil molar ratio. The physical and chemical properties of the produced biodiesel met the standard specifications. This study proves that activated carbon supported potassium hydroxide is an effective catalyst for transesterification of palm oil.

Source: Fuel Processing Technology

DOI: 10.1016/j.fuproc.2010.05.009

Authors: Saeid Baroutian, Mohamed Kheireddine Aroua, Abdul Aziz Abdul Raman, Nik Meriam Nik Sulaiman

Institution: University of Malaya

Language: English

Topic: Biodiesel Production and Applications

Subfield: Fuel Technology

Field: Energy

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDGs: Affordable and clean energy, Responsible consumption and production

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $3,180