Optimization of the esterification process of crude jatropha oil (CJO) containing high levels of free fatty acids: a Malaysian case study

• Main Authors: Farouk, H., Zahraee, S. M., Atabani, A. E., Mohd. Jaafar, M. N., Alhassan, F. H.
• Format: Article
• Published: Taylor and Francis Ltd. 2017
• Subjects: TJ Mechanical engineering and machinery
• Online Access: http://eprints.utm.my/id/eprint/77176/; https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85035805775&doi=10.1080%2f17597269.2017.1387749&partnerID=40&md5=86a011dde8591eeea4b3dec5eff155e5

Biodiesel as an alternative fuel is one of the best choices among other sources due to its immense potential to reduce pollutant emissions when used in compression ignition engines. Malaysia is considered one of the top biodiesel-producing countries. The main crop for biodiesel production is current...