Modeling and optimization of two-step shea butter oil biodiesel synthesis using snail shells as heterogeneous base catalysts
Akinola David Ogunsola, Modiu O. Durowoju, Abass Olanrewaju Alade, S.O. Jekayinfa, Oyetola Ogunkunle
Abstract
Shea butter oil (SBO) is underutilized in the biodiesel production industry in Nigeria because of its high free fatty acid (FFA) content, which reduces its biodiesel yield.
Topics & Concepts
BiodieselBiodiesel productionYield (engineering)Pulp and paper industryCatalysisBase (topology)Food scienceChemistryEnvironmental scienceOrganic chemistryMaterials scienceEngineeringMathematicsMetallurgyMathematical analysisBiodiesel Production and ApplicationsAlgal biology and biofuel productionFood Chemistry and Fat Analysis