Turkish Journal of Chemistry
Abstract
The transesterification of canola oil with methanol was studied in a heterogeneous system, using \gamma-Al_2O_3 supported alkaline catalysts. All the catalysts were prepared by incipient-wetness impregnation of an aqueous solution of alkaline compounds on \gamma-Al_2O_3 support. The effects of alkaline compound, methanol/canola oil molar ratio, reaction temperature, catalyst amount, and reaction time in biodiesel production were investigated. The catalyst with KOH loaded on \gamma-Al_2O_3 gave the highest basicity and the best catalytic activity for this reaction. The highest FAME yield obtained was 89.40%.
DOI
10.3906/kim-0809-29
Keywords
Biodiesel, canola oil, heterogeneous catalyst, Al_2O_3 supported catalysts
First Page
281
Last Page
287
Recommended Citation
İLGEN, O, & AKIN, A. N (2009). Development of Alumina Supported Alkaline Catalysts Used for Biodiesel Production. Turkish Journal of Chemistry 33 (2): 281-287. https://doi.org/10.3906/kim-0809-29
