An application of non-edible oils, bio-base catalyst, and process optimization as an economical route for a hybridized oil biodiesel synthesis

The study synthesized biodiesel from non-edible seed oils using a base catalyst derived from agricultural wastes. Oil extraction was carried out using continuous extraction process, and the physicochemical properties of the oil were determined prior to mixing using API gravity to determined the blen...

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Main Authors: T.F. Adepoju, V.I. Etim, R.I. Uzono, T.A. Balogun, E.R. Emberru
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Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2022-12-01
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666016422000536
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author T.F. Adepoju
V.I. Etim
R.I. Uzono
T.A. Balogun
E.R. Emberru
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V.I. Etim
R.I. Uzono
T.A. Balogun
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description The study synthesized biodiesel from non-edible seed oils using a base catalyst derived from agricultural wastes. Oil extraction was carried out using continuous extraction process, and the physicochemical properties of the oil were determined prior to mixing using API gravity to determined the blend ratio. The base catalyst was developed from the powdered waste peels, and were analysed using Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), X-ray diffraction analysis (XRD), Fourier transforms infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), BET adsorption analysis, and Hammett indicator. Process optimization was carried out by considering varaibles such as: reaction time (60–80 min), catalyst amount (2–4 g), reaction temperature (60–80 °C), and methanol/oil molar (5–7 vol/vol) ratio using response surface methodology (RSM). The strength of the recycled calcined mixed powder (CMP) developed was tested via catalyst reusability test.Results showed oil mixed ratio of 29:50:21, the major element was K2O = 75.65% as found in CMP. Process optimization predicted a biodiesel yield of 96.63 (% wt.) at a reaction time of 80 min, CMP amount of 3.53 (g), reaction temperature of 90 °C, and CH3OH/OMR of 9:1 (ml/ml), at the desirability of 95.10% with p-value<0.0001. This value was validated in triplicate, an average mean value of 96.50 (% wt.) was obtained. The coefficient of determination (R-square) was 99.94%, and predicted coefficient of determination (R-square adjusted) was 99.99%. The strength of the recycled catalyst showed the catalyst is reuseable, and the produced biodiesel properties conform to the biodiesel recommended standard.The study concluded that the CMP successfully converted mixed oil to biodiesel, and the biodiesel can replaced conventional diesel when blend.
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spelling doaj.art-b6e24fc080ed4bdfa56ecdbee0da2f1b2022-12-22T04:21:52ZengElsevierCase Studies in Chemical and Environmental Engineering2666-01642022-12-016100231An application of non-edible oils, bio-base catalyst, and process optimization as an economical route for a hybridized oil biodiesel synthesisT.F. Adepoju0V.I. Etim1R.I. Uzono2T.A. Balogun3E.R. Emberru4Chemical Engineering Department, Federal University, Otuoke, Bayelsa State, P.M.B 126, Yenagoa, Nigeria; Corresponding author.Chemical/Petrochemical Engineering Department, Akwa-Ibom State University, Ikot Akpaden, Mkpat Enin L.G.A., Akwa-Ibom State, P.M.B 1167, Uyo, NigeriaChemical/Petrochemical Engineering Department, Akwa-Ibom State University, Ikot Akpaden, Mkpat Enin L.G.A., Akwa-Ibom State, P.M.B 1167, Uyo, NigeriaChemical Engineering Department, River State University, Port Harcourt, River State, NigeriaChemical Engineering Department, Federal University, Otuoke, Bayelsa State, P.M.B 126, Yenagoa, NigeriaThe study synthesized biodiesel from non-edible seed oils using a base catalyst derived from agricultural wastes. Oil extraction was carried out using continuous extraction process, and the physicochemical properties of the oil were determined prior to mixing using API gravity to determined the blend ratio. The base catalyst was developed from the powdered waste peels, and were analysed using Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), X-ray diffraction analysis (XRD), Fourier transforms infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), BET adsorption analysis, and Hammett indicator. Process optimization was carried out by considering varaibles such as: reaction time (60–80 min), catalyst amount (2–4 g), reaction temperature (60–80 °C), and methanol/oil molar (5–7 vol/vol) ratio using response surface methodology (RSM). The strength of the recycled calcined mixed powder (CMP) developed was tested via catalyst reusability test.Results showed oil mixed ratio of 29:50:21, the major element was K2O = 75.65% as found in CMP. Process optimization predicted a biodiesel yield of 96.63 (% wt.) at a reaction time of 80 min, CMP amount of 3.53 (g), reaction temperature of 90 °C, and CH3OH/OMR of 9:1 (ml/ml), at the desirability of 95.10% with p-value<0.0001. This value was validated in triplicate, an average mean value of 96.50 (% wt.) was obtained. The coefficient of determination (R-square) was 99.94%, and predicted coefficient of determination (R-square adjusted) was 99.99%. The strength of the recycled catalyst showed the catalyst is reuseable, and the produced biodiesel properties conform to the biodiesel recommended standard.The study concluded that the CMP successfully converted mixed oil to biodiesel, and the biodiesel can replaced conventional diesel when blend.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666016422000536CharacterizationStatistical analysisReusability testCalcinationAPI gravityCoefficient of determination
spellingShingle T.F. Adepoju
V.I. Etim
R.I. Uzono
T.A. Balogun
E.R. Emberru
An application of non-edible oils, bio-base catalyst, and process optimization as an economical route for a hybridized oil biodiesel synthesis
Case Studies in Chemical and Environmental Engineering
Characterization
Statistical analysis
Reusability test
Calcination
API gravity
Coefficient of determination
title An application of non-edible oils, bio-base catalyst, and process optimization as an economical route for a hybridized oil biodiesel synthesis
title_full An application of non-edible oils, bio-base catalyst, and process optimization as an economical route for a hybridized oil biodiesel synthesis
title_fullStr An application of non-edible oils, bio-base catalyst, and process optimization as an economical route for a hybridized oil biodiesel synthesis
title_full_unstemmed An application of non-edible oils, bio-base catalyst, and process optimization as an economical route for a hybridized oil biodiesel synthesis
title_short An application of non-edible oils, bio-base catalyst, and process optimization as an economical route for a hybridized oil biodiesel synthesis
title_sort application of non edible oils bio base catalyst and process optimization as an economical route for a hybridized oil biodiesel synthesis
topic Characterization
Statistical analysis
Reusability test
Calcination
API gravity
Coefficient of determination
url http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666016422000536
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