Biodiesel production using alumina-supported calcium oxide: An optimization study

• Main Authors: Zabeti, M., Daud, W.M.A.W., Aroua, M.K.
• Format: Article
• Published: Fuel Processing Technology 2010
• Subjects: TA Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General); TJ Mechanical engineering and machinery
• Online Access: http://eprints.um.edu.my/7421/; http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0378382009003051

This study consists of the optimization of the methyl ester yields produced via transesterification of palm oil using CaO/Al2O3 solid base catalyst. Response Surface Methodology (RSM) in combination with Central Composite Design (CCD) was used to optimize the operating parameters. Alcohol/oil molar...