Catalytic conversion of residual raw material into biodiesel using a superior magnetic solid acid catalyst based on Zn–Fe ferrite: thermodynamic and kinetic studies
Matheus Arrais Gonçalves, Hiarla Cristina Lima dos Santos, Paula Maria Melo da Silva, Ana Paula da Luz Corrêa, Thaíssa Saraiva Ribeiro, Izadora de Araújo Sobrinho, Geraldo Narciso da Rocha Filho, Leyvison Rafael Vieira da Conceição
Abstract
This study investigates the potential and applicability of a new solid magnetic catalyst constructed by incorporating molybdenum oxide (MoO 3 ) into zinc ferrite (ZnFe 2 O 4 ) for the production of biodiesel using waste frying oil as the residual raw material.
Topics & Concepts
CatalysisBiodieselKinetic energyFerrite (magnet)Raw materialMaterials scienceResidualSolid acidChemical engineeringChemistryOrganic chemistryComposite materialMathematicsPhysicsQuantum mechanicsAlgorithmEngineeringBiodiesel Production and ApplicationsCatalysis and Hydrodesulfurization StudiesCatalysis for Biomass Conversion