Production Of Biodiesel From Jatropha Curcas L. Oil Catalyzed By SO42-/ZrO2
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Date
2010-08
Authors
Yee, Kian Fei
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Universiti Sains Malaysia
Abstract
Biodiesel which is derived from non-edible oil such as Jatropha curcas L. oil has a better potential compare to edible oil to replace petroleum-derived diesel fuel as it does not compete with food resources. However, Jatropha curcas L. oil contains high free fatty acids, which is far beyond the limit that can be tolerated by homogeneous alkaline catalyst. Therefore, heterogeneous acid catalyst is required to eliminate soap formation in the product mixture.
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Biodiesel , Jatropha Curcas L. Oil Catalyzed By SO42-/ZrO2