Tungsten oxide supported on copper ferrite: a novel magnetic acid heterogeneous catalyst for biodiesel production from low quality feedstock
Hiarla Cristina Lima dos Santos, Matheus Arrais Gonçalves, A. D. C. Viegas, Bruno Apolo Miranda Figueira, Patrícia Teresa Souza da Luz, Geraldo Narciso da Rocha Filho, Leyvison Rafael Vieira da Conceição
Abstract
This study aims to synthesize a WO 3 /CuFe 2 O 4 catalyst through a wet impregnation method and use it as a new magnetic acid catalyst in the transesterification process of waste cooking oil (WCO).
Topics & Concepts
CatalysisRaw materialBiodiesel productionTransesterificationMaterials scienceBiodieselCopperTungstenFerrite (magnet)OxideChemical engineeringWaste managementMetallurgyChemistryOrganic chemistryComposite materialEngineeringBiodiesel Production and ApplicationsCatalysis and Hydrodesulfurization StudiesMetal Extraction and Bioleaching