Publication: Synthesis and Characterization of Cellulose Derived Solid Acid Catalyst for Biodiesel Production
Date
2020-09
Authors
Mohamad Nasrat Bin Mustapa
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ABSTRACT
The cellulose derived solid acid catalyst shown a good potential in the various
applications. The cellulose derived from the cellulose have great advantage that can be
explore significantly especially as it proved in the catalyst separation. The several step
on preparing the solid acid catalyst by inspired by cellulose through direct impregnation
of microcrystalline cellulose (MCC) with Ferric Sulfate (Fe2(SO4)3 solution before
going for oven-drying and calcination process. Then, the catalyst was characterized by
scanning electron microscope (SEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD) and dispersive X-ray
spectroscopy (EDX). Besides, the catalyst was tested through the esterification reaction
using waste cooking oil (WCO). The different of catalyst loading was tested during
esterification in order to determine the highest conversion percentage. With the value
of 9% catalyst loading, it give the result of highest conversion value and lowest
percentage of free fatty acid. This study shows that the MCC derived solid acid catalyst
can be used in esterification and its heterogenous characteristic can be easily separable
and recycle for the next use.
Description
Interim Semester 2020 / 2021
Keywords
Cellulose , Catalyst , Biodiesel