scholarly journals Biodiesel production by the electrocatalytic process: a review

Clean Energy ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 19-31
Author(s):  
Baskar Thangaraj ◽  
Pravin Raj Solomon
Keyword(s):  
Chemical Properties ◽  
High Ambient Temperature ◽  
Environmental Benefits ◽  
Biodiesel Production ◽  
Molar Ratio ◽  
Temperature Reaction ◽  
Physico Chemical ◽  
Solvent Type ◽  
Type Water ◽  
The Cost

Abstract Biodiesel—an impressive alternative fuel with favourable physico-chemical properties having environmental benefits—is prepared from vegetable oil. However, the cost is one of the main hurdles in commercializing it. Its production by conventional transesterification processes needs high ambient temperature and a specialized catalyst. Due to the multifaceted adversities of many of the catalysts, there is active consideration for an electrocatalytic process that does not require elevated temperature. In addition, an electrocatalytic process is carried out in the presence or absence of a catalyst or co-solvent. In this review, various parameters such as electrolysis voltage, stirring rate, electrode type, water content, co-solvent type, reaction temperature, reaction duration, oil-to-methanol molar ratio and concentration of NaCl affecting the electrocatalytic transesterification process are presented.

scholarly journals Production and Characterization of Biodiesel Derived from a Novel Source Koelreuteria paniculata Seed Oil

Energies ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (4) ◽  
pp. 791 ◽  
Author(s):  
Inam Ullah Khan ◽  
Zhenhua Yan ◽  
Jun Chen
Keyword(s):  
Fatty Acid ◽  
Seed Oil ◽  
Methyl Esters ◽  
Chemical Properties ◽  
Raw Material ◽  
Biodiesel Production ◽  
Edible Plant ◽  
Physico Chemical ◽  
Koelreuteria Paniculata ◽  
The Cost

Biodiesel is a clean and renewable fuel, which is considered as the best alternative to diesel fuel, but the feedstock contributes more than 70% of the cost. The most important constituent essential for biodiesel development is to explore cheap feedstock with high oil content. In this work, we found novel non-edible plant seeds of Koelreuteria paniculata (KP) with high oil contents of 28–30 wt.% and low free fatty acid contents (0.91%), which can serve as a promising feedstock for biodiesel production. KP seed oil can convert into biodiesel/fatty acid methyl esters (FAMEs) by base-catalyzed transesterification with the highest biodiesel production of 95.2% after an optimization process. We obtained the optimal transesterification conditions, i.e., oil/methanol ratio (6:1), catalyst concentration (0.32), reaction temperature (65 °C), stirring rate (700 rpm), and reaction time (80 min). The physico-chemical properties and composition of the FAME were investigated and compared with mineral diesel. The synthesized esters were confirmed and characterized by the application of NMR (1H and 13C), FTIR, and GC-MS. The biofuel produced from KP seed oil satisfies the conditions verbalized by ASTM D6751 and EN14214 standards. Accordingly, KP source oil can be presented as a novel raw material for biofuel fabrication.

scholarly journals BIODIESEL PRODUCTION FROM MICROWAVE IRRADIATED REACTOR USING HOMOGENEOUS AND HETEROGENEOUS CATALYSIS

2018 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
pp. 18
Author(s):  
S. N. Rabelo ◽  
L. S. Oliveira ◽  
A. S. França
Keyword(s):  
Heterogeneous Catalysis ◽  
Heterogeneous Catalyst ◽  
Chemical Properties ◽  
Sodium Methylate ◽  
Biodiesel Production ◽  
Molar Ratio ◽  
Homogeneous Catalyst ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Physico Chemical ◽  
Heterogenous Catalyst

Biodiesel was successful produced in a microwave irradiation reactor using homogeneous and heterogeneous catalysis. The biodiesel was production by the trasesterification reaction of soybean oil using metanol. Sodium methylate (30% solution in metanol) was used for the homogeneous catalyst and the heterogeneous catalyst was developed using wasted eggshells. The eggshells were calcined and tested pure and doped with potassium hydroxide in 10, 30 and 50% of weight. The power and temperature of the microwave were kept constant in every reaction being 800W and 200º Celsius, respectively. The reaction time was significantly reduced using microwave compared to the conventional process. In only one minute of reaction, the methyl ester (FAME) conversion obtained was 98.9% with the homogeneous catalyst and within 15 minutes, the heterogeneous catalysis accomplished 100%. For heterogeneous catalyst, the best results were acquired when the doped catalyst contained 50% of KOH. The results indicated that the eggshells treated with KOH has a great potential to be used for microwave-assisted transesterification reactions of oils with mild operations conditions: molar ratio oil/alcochol 1:6 and just 5% of catalyst. In addition, the heterogenous catalyst was recovered and reused in other reactions with a relatively satisfying results. The physico-chemical properties of the catalysts were characterized by X-ray diffraction and thermogravimectric analysis.

scholarly journals Evaluation of Shell-Derived Calcium Oxide Catalysts for the Production of Biodiesel Esters from Cooking Oils

2021 ◽  
pp. 20-27
Author(s):  
Ngee Sing Chong ◽  
Francis Uchenna Okejiri ◽  
Saidi Abdulramoni ◽  
Shruthi Perna ◽  
Beng Guat Ooi
Keyword(s):  
Calcium Oxide ◽  
Waste Cooking Oil ◽  
Biodiesel Production ◽  
Molar Ratio ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Cooking Oil ◽  
Biodiesel Synthesis ◽  
Cooking Oils ◽  
The Cost ◽  
Percentage Conversion

Due to the high cost of feedstock and catalyst in biodiesel production, the viability of the biodiesel industry has been dependent on government subsidies or tax incentives. In order to reduce the cost of production, food wastes including eggshells and oyster shells have been used to prepare calcium oxide (CaO) catalysts for the transesterification reaction of biodiesel synthesis. The shells were calcined at 1000 °C for 4 hours to obtain CaO powders which were investigated as catalysts for the transesterification of waste cooking oil. The catalysts were characterized by Fourier Transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy, thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), X-ray powder diffraction (XRD), and X-ray fluorescence (XRF) spectroscopy. Reaction parameters such as methanol-to-oil molar ratio, CaO catalyst concentration, and reaction time were evaluated and optimized for the percentage conversion of cooking oil to biodiesel esters. The oyster-based CaO showed better catalytic activity when compared to the eggshell-based CaO under the same set of reaction conditions.

scholarly journals Assessment of Chemical and Physico-Chemical Properties of Cyanobacterial Lipids for Biodiesel Production

Marine Drugs ◽  
2013 ◽  
Vol 11 (7) ◽  
pp. 2365-2381 ◽  
Author(s):  
Patrícia Rós ◽  
Caroline Silva ◽  
Maria Silva-Stenico ◽  
Marli Fiore ◽  
Heizir Castro
Keyword(s):  
Chemical Properties ◽  
Biodiesel Production ◽  
Physico Chemical

SYNTHESIS OF SPATIALLY-HINDERED METHYLCYCLOALKYLPHENOLS AND SOME PECULIARITIES OF THEIR AMINOMETHYLATION REACTIONS BY AMINOETHYLNONYLIMIDAZOLINE

1970 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zaur Z. Aghamaliyev ◽  
Vagif M. Abbasov ◽  
Chingiz K. Rasulov ◽  
Igrar G. Nazarov ◽  
Nigar S. Rzaeva ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Maximum Yield ◽  
Chemical Properties ◽  
Mannich Bases ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Molar Ratio ◽  
Theoretical Point ◽  
Target Product ◽  
Substituted Phenols ◽  
Catalyst Amount ◽  
Physico Chemical

The paper deals with the results of cycloalkylation of phenol with 1-methylcyclopentene, 1(3)-methylcyclohexene in the presence of aluminum phenolate catalyst and influence of various parameters on the yield of the target product. The reaction temperature was varied from 220 to 280 °C, the reaction time - from 1 to 7 h, molar ratio of phenol to cyclene – from 1:1 to 1:3 mol/mol, the catalyst amount – from 10 to 25%. Maximum yield of 2,6-di(1(3)-methylcycloalkyl)phenols is obtained under the following conditions: temperature - 260-280 °C, duration - 5-6 h, molar ratio of phenol to 1(3)-methylcycloalkene - 1:2 mol/mol and the catalyst amount is 20% based on taken phenol. Simultaneously, the yield of the target products - 2,6-di-(1(3)-methylcycloalkyl)phenols is 44.3-47.1% per taken phenol, the selectivity is 67.4 71.2% on the target product. As a result of the chromatographic studies of the products of phenol cycloalkylation with 1(3)-methylcycloalkenes in the presence of aluminum phenolate catalyst it became clear that the alkylate mainly contains 2,6-dicycloalkyl-substituted phenols (87.4-92.3%). After rectification of the alkylate at low pressure (20 mm Hg), the target products were obtained with a purity of 96.7-98.1% and their physico-chemical properties were determined. The resulting 2,6-di-(1(3)-methylcycloalkyl)phenols were aminomethylated by formaldehyde and aminoethylnonylimidazoline at the ratio of 1:2:2.From theoretical point of view, Mannich bases were obtained with yield of 65.7-71.7% by the interaction of 2,6-di-[1(3)-methylcycloalkyl]phenols with formaldehyde and aminoethylnonyl imidazoline. Physico-chemical properties of synthesized 4-hydroxy-3,5-di-(1(3)-methylcycloalkyl)benzylaminoethylnonylimidazolines were determined.

scholarly journals OPTIMASI PROSES PEMBUATAN BIODIESEL DARI ASAM LEMAK SAWIT DISTILAT (ALSD) DAN DIMETHYL CARBONATE (DMC) MENGGUNAKAN KATALIS NOVOZYM®435

2016 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 13-19
Author(s):  
William ◽  
Johan Senjaya ◽  
Taslim ◽  
Tjahjono Herawan ◽  
Meta Rivani
Keyword(s):  
Fatty Acid ◽  
Reaction Time ◽  
Energy Content ◽  
Immobilized Lipase ◽  
Chemical Properties ◽  
Intermediate Compound ◽  
Biodiesel Production ◽  
Molar Ratio ◽  
Enzymatic Esterification ◽  
Dialkyl Carbonate

Biodiesel production has rapidly grown over the last decades, and it has attracted much attention in the market as fuel that promising substitute for petroleum diesel, because its physical and chemical properties and energy content are similar to those of petroleum diesel. The main problem in producing biodiesel is its high cost which could be reduced by use of less expensive feedstock. Therefore, in this work biodiesel is synthesized by enzymatic esterification from low quality feedstock which is unrefined and much cheaper than the refined oil, such as palm fatty acid distillate (PFAD) with dialkyl carbonate using immobilized lipase (Novozym®435). Enzymatic process has certain advantages over the chemical process, as it is less energy intensive, allowing the esterification of glycerides with high free fatty acid contents (PFAD, 85-95% FFA) and no enzymatic activity loss. Methanol replaced by dialkyl carbonate, especially DMC due to esterification (methanolysis) is close to equilibrium reaction whereas using DMC the intermediate compound immediately decomposes to carbon dioxide and an alcohol, which have been investigated. Moreover, DMC are cheap, eco-friendly chemical, non-toxic properties and widely available. Factors affecting the reaction such as DMC to PFAD molar ratio, reaction temperature, reaction time and catalyst concentration were systematically analyzed by response surface methodology (RSM) with central composite design (CCD). The optimal condition is using 6:1 molar ratio of DMC to PFAD at 60 oC, for a reaction time 3h in the presence 10wt% of catalyst (based on oil weight). The results showed that synthesis of biodiesel through enzymatic esterification using PFAD suitable for biodiesel production.

PHYSICO-CHEMICAL PROPERTIES OF TOMATO SEED OIL (SOLANUM LYCOPERSICUM L.) FOR BIODIESEL PRODUCTION

2015 ◽  
pp. 237-244 ◽  
Author(s):  
A.M. Giuffrè ◽  
V. Sicari ◽  
M. Capocasale ◽  
C. Zappia ◽  
T.M. Pellicanò ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Solanum Lycopersicum ◽  
Seed Oil ◽  
Chemical Properties ◽  
Biodiesel Production ◽  
Tomato Seed ◽  
Solanum Lycopersicum L ◽  
Physico Chemical ◽  
Tomato Seed Oil

scholarly journals Impact of Physico-Chemical Properties of Cellulose Nanocrystal/Silver Nanoparticle Hybrid Suspensions on Their Biocidal and Toxicological Effects

Nanomaterials ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (7) ◽  
pp. 1862
Author(s):  
Dafne Musino ◽  
Julie Devcic ◽  
Cécile Lelong ◽  
Sylvie Luche ◽  
Camille Rivard ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mammalian Cells ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Aqueous Suspension ◽  
Chemical Properties ◽  
Molar Ratio ◽  
Biocidal Activity ◽  
Phagocytic Capacity ◽  
Toxicological Effects ◽  
Physico Chemical

There is a demand for nanoparticles that are environmentally acceptable, but simultaneously efficient and low cost. We prepared silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) grafted on a native bio-based substrate (cellulose nanocrystals, CNCs) with high biocidal activity and no toxicological impact. AgNPs of 10 nm are nucleated on CNCs in aqueous suspension with content from 0.4 to 24.7 wt%. XANES experiments show that varying the NaBH4/AgNO3 molar ratio affects the AgNP oxidation state, while maintaining an fcc structure. AgNPs transition from 10 nm spherical NPs to 300 nm triangular-shaped AgNPrisms induced by H2O2 post-treatment. The 48 h biocidal activity of the hybrid tested on B. Subtilis is intensified with the increase of AgNP content irrespective of the Ag+/Ag0 ratio in AgNPs, while the AgNSphere−AgNPrism transition induces a significant reduction of biocidal activity. A very low minimum inhibitory concentration of 0.016 mg AgNP/mL is determined. A new long-term biocidal activity test (up to 168 h) proved efficiency favorable to the smaller AgNPs. Finally, it is shown that AgNPs have no impact on the phagocytic capacity of mammalian cells.

scholarly journals Biodiesel Production Using Bauxite in Low-Cost Solid Base Catalyst Precursors

Catalysts ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (12) ◽  
pp. 1064 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yong-Ming Dai ◽  
Cheng-Hsuan Hsieh ◽  
Jia-Hao Lin ◽  
Fu-Hsuan Chen ◽  
Chiing-Chang Chen
Keyword(s):  
Alkali Metal ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Chemical Properties ◽  
Acid Methyl Ester ◽  
Biodiesel Production ◽  
Molar Ratio ◽  
Metal Catalyst ◽  
Solid Base ◽  
One Pot ◽  
Physical And Chemical

Investigation was conducted on bauxite mixed with Li2CO3 as alkali metal catalysts for biodiesel production. Bauxite contains a high percentage of Si and Al compounds among products. Because of the high expense of commercial materials (SiO2, Al2O3) that makes them not economical, the method was very recently improved by replacing commercial materials with Si and Al from bauxite. This is one of the easiest methods for preparing heterogeneous transesterification catalysts, through one-pot blending, grinding bauxite with Li2CO3, and heating at 800 °C for 4 h. The prepared solid-base alkali metal catalyst was characterized in terms of its physical and chemical properties using X-ray powder diffraction and field-emission scanning electron microscopy (FE-SEM). The optimal conditions for the transesterification procedure are to mix methanol oil by molar ratio 9:1, under 65 °C, with catalyst amount 3 wt.%. The procedure is suitable for transesterifying oil to fatty acid methyl ester in the 96% range.

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