Preparation and catalytic performance of N-[(2-Hydroxy-3-trimethylammonium) propyl] chitosan chloride /Na2SiO3 polymer-based catalyst for biodiesel production

An alkaline polymer-based catalyst from sodium silicate (Na2SiO3) and N-[(2-Hydroxy-3-trimethylammonium)propyl] chitosan chloride (HTCC), interlinked by epichlorohydrin, for biodiesel production exhibited high catalytic performance.