Optimization of biodiesel synthesis from <i>Jatropha curcas</i> oil using kaolin derived zeolite Na–X as a catalyst
Stephen Otieno, Fredrick Orori Kengara, Chrispin O. Kowenje, Robert Mokaya
Abstract
Zeolite Na–X derived from inexpensive kaolin clay is an effective catalyst (up to 94% yield) for Jatropha curcas oil conversion to biodiesel; Taguchi optimization shows methanol/oil ratio of 10, with 8% catalyst loading at 70 °C for 5 h as optimum.
Topics & Concepts
BiodieselJatropha curcasEN 14214Biodiesel productionTransesterificationCatalysisMethanolZeoliteMaterials scienceRaw materialOrganic chemistryPulp and paper industryDiesel fuelChemistryChemical engineeringBiotechnologyEngineeringBiologyBiodiesel Production and ApplicationsBiofuel production and bioconversionCatalysis for Biomass Conversion