Der Pharma Chemica
Journal for Medicinal Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences and Computational Chemistry
ISSN: 0975-413X
Sownthari K
Department of Physics, Stella Maris College, Chennai, IndiaPublications
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Research Article
Synthesis of Biodiesel from Waste Cooking Oils Using Chicken Eggshell-Derived Calcium Oxide: A Sustainable Approach
Author(s): Sownthari K*, Nithila Priya B and Josephine Diana
The need for clean, renewable energy sources has led to extensive research in the field of biodiesel production. This study explores the synthesis of biodiesel from waste cooking oils, including sunflower oil, palm oil and coconut oil, using a novel catalyst derived from chicken eggshells. The catalyst, Calcium Oxide (CaO), was prepared through a simple calcination process, effectively utilizing eggshell waste. The biodiesel production process involved transesterification, wherein the waste oils were reacted with methanol in the presence of the CaO catalyst. The synthesized biodiesel was characterized using ASTM standards for viscosity, flash point, cloud point and pour point. Results indicate that the biodiesel properties meet the ASTM specifications, validating its suitability as an alternative fuel source. Furthermore, the use of waste cooking oils and eggshell-de.. Read More»
DOI: 10.4172/0975-413X.16.5.482-487