An insight into the catalytic properties and process optimization of Fe, Ni doped eggshell derived CaO for a green biodiesel synthesis from waste chicken fat
Rabiah Amal, Ruba Nadeem, Azeem Intisar, Hifza Rouf, Dilawar Hussain, Rehana Kousar
Abstract
The basic theme of the current research work is based on the utilization of waste materials to produce environmentally friendly energy, i.e., waste + waste = energy. Efficacious and recyclable eggshell derived CaO, and transition metal doped CaO i.e. Fe-CaO, and Ni-CaO catalysts were used to synthesize biodiesel from chicken fat as a potential source of bioenergy. The synthesized catalysts were examined using a variety of analysis methods, such as FTIR, SEM, and XRD. Single step transesterification process gave 83% biodiesel yield using Fe-CaO. The characteristics of synthesized biodiesel were compared with international standards (ASTM6751 and EU14214).
Topics & Concepts
BiodieselTransesterificationCatalysisBiodiesel productionBioenergyEnvironmentally friendlyEggshellMaterials scienceBiofuelRenewable energyYield (engineering)Chemical engineeringChemistryWaste managementPulp and paper industryOrganic chemistryMetallurgyEngineeringBiologyEcologyElectrical engineeringBiodiesel Production and ApplicationsCatalysis and Hydrodesulfurization StudiesLubricants and Their Additives