Title: Modified zeolite as a catalyst for Pongamia pinnata oil esterification in biodiesel production
Authors: D. Nilavunesan; K.V. Thiruvengadaravi; M. Yuvarani; S. Sivanesan
Addresses: Department of Applied Science and Technology, Alagappa College of Technology, Anna University, Chennai ' Department of Applied Science and Technology, Alagappa College of Technology, Anna University, Chennai ' Department of Applied Science and Technology, Alagappa College of Technology, Anna University, Chennai ' Department of Applied Science and Technology, Alagappa College of Technology, Anna University, Chennai
Abstract: The solid acid catalyst, Nb/P/ZSM-5 was synthesised and characterised for its nature and morphological features. The catalyst was employed in the esterification of free fatty acids in Karanja (P. pinnata) oil for biodiesel production. Parameters affecting the P. pinnata oil esterification were determined and Nb/P/ZSM-5 catalyst esterified P. pinnata oil was analysed using spectroscopic investigation.
Keywords: zeolite; catalyst; Nb/P/ZSM-5; Karanja; Pongamia pinnata; wet impregnation.
DOI: 10.1504/IJMPT.2017.084974
International Journal of Materials and Product Technology, 2017 Vol.55 No.1/2/3, pp.278 - 285
Received: 29 Apr 2016
Accepted: 15 Feb 2017
Published online: 09 Jul 2017 *