The preparation of CaO catalyst from eggshells and its application in biodiesel production from waste cooking oil

This study aims to identify the capability of eggshells to act as catalysts in biodiesel production via the transesterification process. The source of calcium in eggshells is in the form of calcium carbonate. The eggshells undergo a drying process, followed by grinding and calcination at high temper...

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Main Authors: Ali, Nur Afiqah, Khairuddin, Nozieana, Tengku Azmi, Tengku Sharifah Marliza, Siddique, Md Bazlul Mobin
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Published: Springer 2022
Online Access:http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/103674/
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author Ali, Nur Afiqah
Khairuddin, Nozieana
Tengku Azmi, Tengku Sharifah Marliza
Siddique, Md Bazlul Mobin
author_facet Ali, Nur Afiqah
Khairuddin, Nozieana
Tengku Azmi, Tengku Sharifah Marliza
Siddique, Md Bazlul Mobin
author_sort Ali, Nur Afiqah
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description This study aims to identify the capability of eggshells to act as catalysts in biodiesel production via the transesterification process. The source of calcium in eggshells is in the form of calcium carbonate. The eggshells undergo a drying process, followed by grinding and calcination at high temperatures to ensure that the calcium carbonate (CaCO3) is fully converted into CaO, which makes it fit for use. The CaO catalyst was prepared from powdered eggshells via calcination at 900 °C for 3 h. The morphological characteristics of CaO were observed by Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscopy and X-ray diffraction. The results obtained show that 1 wt% of catalyst loading has the highest fatty acid methyl ester production compared to others. The outcomes show that the eggshells can be used on a large scale as catalysts to transform waste cooking oil into biodiesel, thereby cutting prices, boosting product yield and fuel characteristics of biodiesel concurrently.
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spelling upm-1036742023-05-03T04:41:33Z http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/103674/ The preparation of CaO catalyst from eggshells and its application in biodiesel production from waste cooking oil Ali, Nur Afiqah Khairuddin, Nozieana Tengku Azmi, Tengku Sharifah Marliza Siddique, Md Bazlul Mobin This study aims to identify the capability of eggshells to act as catalysts in biodiesel production via the transesterification process. The source of calcium in eggshells is in the form of calcium carbonate. The eggshells undergo a drying process, followed by grinding and calcination at high temperatures to ensure that the calcium carbonate (CaCO3) is fully converted into CaO, which makes it fit for use. The CaO catalyst was prepared from powdered eggshells via calcination at 900 °C for 3 h. The morphological characteristics of CaO were observed by Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscopy and X-ray diffraction. The results obtained show that 1 wt% of catalyst loading has the highest fatty acid methyl ester production compared to others. The outcomes show that the eggshells can be used on a large scale as catalysts to transform waste cooking oil into biodiesel, thereby cutting prices, boosting product yield and fuel characteristics of biodiesel concurrently. Springer 2022 Article PeerReviewed Ali, Nur Afiqah and Khairuddin, Nozieana and Tengku Azmi, Tengku Sharifah Marliza and Siddique, Md Bazlul Mobin (2022) The preparation of CaO catalyst from eggshells and its application in biodiesel production from waste cooking oil. Arabian Journal for Science and Engineering, 48. pp. 383-388. ISSN 2193-567X; ESSN: 2191-4281 https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s13369-022-07125-5
spellingShingle Ali, Nur Afiqah
Khairuddin, Nozieana
Tengku Azmi, Tengku Sharifah Marliza
Siddique, Md Bazlul Mobin
The preparation of CaO catalyst from eggshells and its application in biodiesel production from waste cooking oil
title The preparation of CaO catalyst from eggshells and its application in biodiesel production from waste cooking oil
title_full The preparation of CaO catalyst from eggshells and its application in biodiesel production from waste cooking oil
title_fullStr The preparation of CaO catalyst from eggshells and its application in biodiesel production from waste cooking oil
title_full_unstemmed The preparation of CaO catalyst from eggshells and its application in biodiesel production from waste cooking oil
title_short The preparation of CaO catalyst from eggshells and its application in biodiesel production from waste cooking oil
title_sort preparation of cao catalyst from eggshells and its application in biodiesel production from waste cooking oil
url http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/103674/
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