Synthetic transformation of lower cost feedstocks to biodiesel using novel solid acid catalyst

Abstract

The production of biodiesel from non-edible oils and fats is an attractive option to reduce dependence on fossil fuels. This study focuses on the use of novel solid acid catalysts for the conversion of lower cost feedstocks to biodiesel. The catalyst PNAS-Si synthesized by impregnating silica with sulfonic acid groups and evaluated for their performance in biodiesel production. Biodiesel production from waste palm oil involves a transesterification reaction using PNAS- Si catalyst. The process can be optimized by controlling various parameters such as temperature, reaction time, and molar ratio of reactants [1]. The results showed that the solid acid catalyst PNAS-Si significantly improved the conversion efficiency and selectivity of biodiesel production from non-edible oils and fats. Then Synthesized biodiesel is characterized through FT-IR and 1H-NMR techniques. The study concludes that the use of these catalysts has great potential for the development of sustainable and economically viable biodiesel production processes [2].