Modified zeolite as a catalyst for Pongamia pinnata oil esterification in biodiesel production. (2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Nilavunesan, D.; Thiruvengadaravi, K.V.; Yuvarani, M.; Sivanesan, S.
• Is Part Of: International journal of material & product technology. Volume 55:Number 1/3(2017)
• Page Start: 278
• Page End: 285
• Publication Date: 2017
• Subjects: zeolite -- catalyst -- Nb/P/ZSM-5 -- Karanja -- Pongamia pinnata -- wet impregnation; Manufacturing processes -- Periodicals; Materials -- Testing -- Periodicals; 620.11
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0268-1900

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.