Kinetics and thermodynamics of synthesis of palm oil-based trimethylolpropane triester using microwave irradiation

• Main Authors: Mohamad Aziz, Nur Atiqah, Abd Hamid, Hamidah, Yunus, Robiah, Abbas, Zulkifly, Omar, Rozita, Rashid, Umer, Muhammad Syam, Azhari
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier 2020
• Online Access: http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/89516/1/MICROWAVE.pdf; http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/89516/; https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1319610320300685

Enhancement of reaction performance utilizing microwave irradiation has drawn so much interest due to its shorter reaction time and low catalyst loading. These advantages are particularly significant from kinetics and thermodynamics perspectives. This study aimed to investigate the kinetics and ther...