Microwave-assisted Catalytic Biodiesel Production

Fattah, IMR; Mujtaba, MA; Veza, I; Smaisim, GF

Microwave-assisted Catalytic Biodiesel Production

Fattah, IMR Mujtaba, MA Veza, I Smaisim, GF

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Publisher:: Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
Publication Type:: Chapter
Citation:: Advances in Microwave-assisted Heterogeneous Catalysis, 2023, pp. 190-216
Issue Date:: 2023-11-03

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dc.contributor.author	Fattah, IMR
dc.contributor.author	Mujtaba, MA
dc.contributor.author	Veza, I
dc.contributor.author	Smaisim, GF
dc.date.accessioned	2024-01-19T19:43:53Z
dc.date.available	2024-01-19T19:43:53Z
dc.date.issued	2023-11-03
dc.identifier.citation	Advances in Microwave-assisted Heterogeneous Catalysis, 2023, pp. 190-216
dc.identifier.isbn	9781839168178
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/10453/174808
dc.description.abstract	<jats:p>Microwave-enhanced biodiesel synthesis is a favoured approach due to various advantages such as decreased energy usage, a significant reduction in reaction durations and solvent needs, higher selectivity, and improved conversions with generation of fewer byproducts. Because of society’s increased concern for sustainability, the conversion of bio-based feedstocks into biodiesel is an important study topic. Various technologies have been used for biodiesel production, one of which, the application of microwaves, has been shown to hold a lot of promise. Microwaves are part of the electromagnetic spectrum, with wavelengths ranging from 1 cm to 1 m (30 GHz to 300 MHz). This work investigates the use of microwave radiation to produce biodiesel at a frequency of 2.45 GHz, the normal operating range available for commercially accessible microwave applicators. It is possible to accelerate the rate of reactions and improve selectivity by using microwave heating instead of conventional heating. Several parameters, including the catalyst type and concentration, microwave irradiation power, reaction temperature, type of alcohol and alcohol-to-oil ratio, the water content of oil, and stirring rate, could all influence microwave-assisted biodiesel production. As a result, it is critical to gain a thorough understanding of the effects of these parameters on the biodiesel production process.</jats:p>
dc.language	en
dc.publisher	Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
dc.relation.ispartof	Advances in Microwave-assisted Heterogeneous Catalysis
dc.relation.isbasedon	10.1039/bk9781837670277-00190
dc.rights	info:eu-repo/semantics/closedAccess
dc.title	Microwave-assisted Catalytic Biodiesel Production
dc.type	Chapter
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology/School of Civil and Environmental Engineering
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Strength - CTWW - Centre for Technology in Water and Wastewater Treatment
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dc.date.updated	2024-01-19T19:43:52Z
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Abstract:

Microwave-enhanced biodiesel synthesis is a favoured approach due to various advantages such as decreased energy usage, a significant reduction in reaction durations and solvent needs, higher selectivity, and improved conversions with generation of fewer byproducts. Because of society’s increased concern for sustainability, the conversion of bio-based feedstocks into biodiesel is an important study topic. Various technologies have been used for biodiesel production, one of which, the application of microwaves, has been shown to hold a lot of promise. Microwaves are part of the electromagnetic spectrum, with wavelengths ranging from 1 cm to 1 m (30 GHz to 300 MHz). This work investigates the use of microwave radiation to produce biodiesel at a frequency of 2.45 GHz, the normal operating range available for commercially accessible microwave applicators. It is possible to accelerate the rate of reactions and improve selectivity by using microwave heating instead of conventional heating. Several parameters, including the catalyst type and concentration, microwave irradiation power, reaction temperature, type of alcohol and alcohol-to-oil ratio, the water content of oil, and stirring rate, could all influence microwave-assisted biodiesel production. As a result, it is critical to gain a thorough understanding of the effects of these parameters on the biodiesel production process.

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