Application of low cost ionic liquids for the separation of glycerine from palm oil-based biodiesel

• Main Authors: Hashim, M.A., Mjalli, F.S., Hayyan, M., Al-Nashef, I.M.
• Format: Conference or Workshop Item
• Language: English
• Published: 2009
• Subjects: TA Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General)
• Online Access: http://eprints.um.edu.my/10954/1/APPLICATION_OF_LOW_COST_IONIC.pdf; http://eprints.um.edu.my/10954/

One of the most serious obstacles in using biodiesel as an alternative fuel is the intricate and costly purification processes involved in its production. The difficulties in the separation of glycerine and other reaction mixtures necessitate the development of new competent low cost separation proc...