Chitosan-derived porous activated carbon aerogels: Fabrication and catalytic application in biodiesel production

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• Chitosan-derived aerogels significantly enhance biodiesel production efficiency, indicating their potential as catalysts.
• The study highlights chitosan's transformation into activated carbon, improving catalytic performance.
• Catalytic activity of the produced aerogels was examined through a series of experiments, showcasing their effectiveness in biodiesel synthesis.
• These findings imply that using chitosan-based materials could promote greener biodiesel production methods.