Application of response surface methodology for optimizing transesterification of coconut oil

This work considered the use of coconut oil for the synthesis of renewable and environmentally friendly biodiesel as an alternative to conventional diesel fuel. Response surface methodology (RSM) with central composite design (CCD) was applied for the determination of optimum condition. The results...

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Published inCan Tho University Journal of Science no. 5
Main Authors Thi Men Le, Cam Loc Luu, Van Dat Nguyen, Quoc Chau Thanh Nguyen, Quoc Phong Ho, Nguyen Thach Thao Duong, Hue Phuong Trac, Dang Khoa Cao, Viet Hai Phan, Vo Anh Khoa Do
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published CAN THO UNIVERSITY PUBLISHING HOUSE 01.03.2017
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Allylic position equivalent
Bis–Allylic position equivalent
coconut biodiesel
coconut oil
response surface methodology
transesterification
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Summary:This work considered the use of coconut oil for the synthesis of renewable and environmentally friendly biodiesel as an alternative to conventional diesel fuel. Response surface methodology (RSM) with central composite design (CCD) was applied for the determination of optimum condition. The results showed that an optimum biodiesel yield of 93.03% could be obtained under the following reaction conditions: methanol content of 23.67% (by weight with respect to the oil), catalyst concentration of 0.5% (by weight with respect to the oil), and the reaction time of 120 minutes. These obtained results demonstrated the potential of coconut oil as good feedstock for biodiesel production in Mekong River Delta.
ISSN:2615-9422
2815-5602
DOI:10.22144/ctu.jen.2017.012