Biodiesel synthesis from oleic acid by nano-catalyst (ZrO sub(2)/Al sub(2)O sub( 3)) under high voltage conditions

This paper describes the synthesis and catalytic activity of ZrO sub(2)/Al sub(2)O sub(3 ) nano-catalyst as a highly effective heterogeneous and active catalyst that converts oleic acid and methanol into fatty acid esters under high voltage conditions in a low temperature and atmospheric pressure pr...

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Published in:RSC advances 2015-06, Vol.5 (68), p.55027-55032
Main Authors: Mahdavi, Mohmmad, Abedini, Ebrahim, Darabi, Amir hosein
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Catalysts
Esters
High voltages
Methyl alcohol
Nanostructure
Oleic acid
Synthesis
Zirconium dioxide
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Summary:This paper describes the synthesis and catalytic activity of ZrO sub(2)/Al sub(2)O sub(3 ) nano-catalyst as a highly effective heterogeneous and active catalyst that converts oleic acid and methanol into fatty acid esters under high voltage conditions in a low temperature and atmospheric pressure process. Using an inexpensive and reusable catalyst, producing excellent yields in a short time and its environmental benignity are some of the important features of this protocol. The results were confirmed by GC, FTIR, FESEM and XRD.
ISSN:2046-2069
DOI:10.1039/c5ra07081c