An experimental and kinetic study of canola oil transesterification catalyzed by mesoporous alumina supported potassium

• A mesoporous alumina supported potassium (MAK) catalyst was synthesised.
• MAK was effective in catalysing the transesterification for biodiesel production.
• A high biodiesel yield of 91.9% was achieved.
• MAK catalysed transesterification followed the Eley–Rideal mechanism