Extraction and Optimization of Transesterification Process to Produce Pine Biodiesel Using Nano Catalyst

Extraction and Optimization of Transesterification Process to Produce Pine Biodiesel Using Nano Catalyst
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Volume-72 Issue-7
Year of Publication : 2024
Author : C. Manikandan, C. Syed Aalam
DOI : 10.14445/22315381/IJETT-V72I7P112

How to Cite?

C. Manikandan, C. Syed Aalam, "Extraction and Optimization of Transesterification Process to Produce Pine Biodiesel Using Nano Catalyst," International Journal of Engineering Trends and Technology, vol. 72, no. 7, pp. 111-117, 2024. Crossref, https://doi.org/10.14445/22315381/IJETT-V72I7P112

Abstract
This study focuses on the extraction and optimization of the transesterification process for converting pine oil into biodiesel using a nanocatalyst. The extraction of pine oil involves the efficient extraction of triglycerides from pine seeds, which are subsequently subjected to the transesterification process. In this process, a novel nanocatalyst is employed to enhance the reaction rate and product yield. The nano catalyst's unique properties, including its high surface area and reactivity, make it an ideal candidate for improving biodiesel production efficiency. To optimize the transesterification process, a comprehensive experimental design is undertaken, utilizing Response Surface Methodology (RSM) and Central Composite Design (CCD). The key process parameters, such as catalyst concentration, reaction time and retention temperature, are systematically varied and analysed to determine their impact on biodiesel yield and quality. The use of statistical tools allows for the development of predictive models and the identification of optimal conditions for pine biodiesel production. The yield of pine biodiesel has further increased using nano alumina, and cerium oxide catalysts added additional to the KOH catalyst. The results of this study contribute to the development of efficient and environmentally friendly biodiesel production methods, thereby fostering the utilization of pine as a valuable feedstock for the biofuel industry.

Keywords
Transesterification, Nanocatalyst, Optimization, Biodiesel, Pine oil.

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