Technical Paper
Optimization of Transesterification Process Using Homogeneous and Heterogeneous Catalysts for Madhuca Indica Biodiesel Derived from Triglycerides of Madhuca Indica Kernel Oil
2016-04-05
2016-01-1271
The fossil fuels are depleting rapidly and the prices are going up day by day. The vegetable oils converted into biodiesel have the potential of alternative fuels. There are several types of vegetable oils, edible & non-edible, which can be used for biodiesel production. Very little published work has been found on utilization of Madhuca Indica oil for biodiesel production including optimization of transesterification process. Very little research has been done on utilization of oil in general and optimization of transesterification process for biodiesel production using acid, base and heterogeneous (micro & nano) catalyst. In the present study, transesterification process with use of homogeneous and heterogeneous catalyst has been optimized.
