A New Heterogeneous Acid Catalyst System for Esterification of Free Fatty Acids Into Methyl Esters

A new heterogeneous acid catalyst system for production of environmentally friendly fuel, biodiesel was created from ferric sulfate and non-toxic, inexpensive source of biopolymer, sodium alginate. The catalyst, in the form of ferric-alginate beads produced from the reaction of 2 wt.% sodium alginat...

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Main Authors: Gaanty Pragas, Maniam, Boey, Peng Lim, Shangeetha, Ganesan, Melati, Khairuddean, Lee, Siew Ee
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2012
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Online Access:http://umpir.ump.edu.my/id/eprint/4088/
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