Microwave-assisted methyl esters synthesis of Kapok (Ceiba pentandra) seed oil: Parametric and optimization study

• Main Authors: Bokhari, A., Chuah, L.F., Yusup, S., Ahmad, J., Shamsuddin, M.R., Teng, M.K.
• Format: Article
• Published: Green Wave Publishing of Canada 2015
• Online Access: https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85013733874&doi=10.18331%2fBRJ2015.2.3.6&partnerID=40&md5=24324e98cbca1c26ac95b0e18589dea6; http://eprints.utp.edu.my/30771/

The depleting fossil fuel reserves and increasing environmental concerns have continued to stimulate research into biodiesel as a green fuel alternative produced from renewable resources. In this study, Kapok (Ceiba pentandra) oil methyl ester was produced by using microwave-assisted technique. The...