| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10394885 | Bioresource Technology | 2011 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
⺠We studied microwave transesterification of lipids with ethanol and methanol. ⺠Methanol performed better in terms of yields, alcohol consumption, and efficiency. ⺠Advantages include lower catalyst and alcohol consumption and higher reaction rates. ⺠The activation energies for ethanol were found to be higher than for methanol. ⺠The obtained biodiesel met ASTM specifications for use as fuel in diesel engines.
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Authors
Akanksha Kanitkar, Sundar Balasubramanian, Marybeth Lima, Dorin Boldor,