Application of TiO2 nanoparticles for eco-friendly biodiesel production from waste olive oil
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
1-1-2018
Abstract
An environmentally benign, simple, and efficient process has been developed for biodiesel production from waste olive oil in the presence of a catalytic amount of TiO2 nanoparticles at 120°C with a conversion of 91.2% within 4 h. The present method affords nontoxic and noncorrosive medium, high yield of biodiesel, clean reaction, and simple experimental and isolation procedures. The catalyst can be recycled by simple filtration and reused without any significant reduction in its activity.
Keywords
Biodiesel, recyclable catalyst, TiO2 nanoparticle, waste management, waste olive oil
Divisions
nanotechnology
Funders
Iranian Nano Technology Initiative Council and Vice-Chancellor in Research Affairs of Kharazmi University,University of Malaya
Publication Title
International Journal of Green Energy
Volume
15
Issue
2
Publisher
Taylor & Francis