Transesterification of sunflower oil in situ

Methyl esters of sunflowerseed oil fatty acids can be produced satisfactorily by reaction with the oil in situ. Experiments were designed to determine how variations in molar ratio of methanol to oil, amount of acidic catalyst, and time and temperature of reaction affected the yield and properties o...

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Published in:Fuel (Guildford) 1998-10, Vol.77 (12), p.1389-1391
Main Authors: Siler-Marinkovic, S., Tomasevic, A.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Applied sciences
biodiesel
Biomass
Energy
Exact sciences and technology
in situ
Natural energy
transesterification
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Summary:Methyl esters of sunflowerseed oil fatty acids can be produced satisfactorily by reaction with the oil in situ. Experiments were designed to determine how variations in molar ratio of methanol to oil, amount of acidic catalyst, and time and temperature of reaction affected the yield and properties of esters. Good results were obtained in mild reaction conditions (temperature 30°C) with a strong acidic catalyst and high molar ratio The fatty ester composition and properties of the products derived from reactions in situ is essentially the same as that from conventional transesterification of the pre-extracted oil. It is of obvious importance that the products obtained by in situ reaction be as suitable as a diesel fuel substitute as those derived from the conventional treatment.
ISSN:0016-2361
1873-7153
DOI:10.1016/S0016-2361(98)00028-3