Comparison of Acid- and Alkali-Catalyzed Transesterification of Rendering Plant Fat with Methanol

Authors

  • A. Prošková Food Research Institute, Prague
  • J. Kučera Food Research Institute, Prague
  • Z. Kopicová Food Research Institute, Prague

Abstract

Acid- and alkali-catalyzed transesterifications of fat from rendering plant as a source for production of biodiesel fuels were compared. The alkali-catalyzed reaction gives lower conversions of triglycerides, probably due to high contents of free fatty acids. The acid-catalyzed transesterification is more appropriate as it gives high yields of triglycerides but requires higher temperatures and long reaction times.

Published

2010-01-15

How to Cite

Prošková, A., Kučera, J., & Kopicová, Z. (2010). Comparison of Acid- and Alkali-Catalyzed Transesterification of Rendering Plant Fat with Methanol. Chemické Listy, 103(12). Retrieved from http://www-.chemicke-listy.cz/ojs3/index.php/chemicke-listy/article/view/1429

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