Post-functionalized Monolithic Metal-Organic Frameworks for Biodiesel Production: Mechanistic Insights from DFT, Process Optimization via RSM, and Life Cycle Cost and Impact Assessment

Key Points

• The aim is to explore and optimize biodiesel production from non-edible oils using advanced metal-organic frameworks.
• Applied density functional theory (DFT) for mechanistic insights
• Utilized response surface methodology (RSM) for process optimization
• Conducted life cycle cost and impact assessment to evaluate sustainability
• Identified effective non-edible oil feedstocks for biodiesel production
• Optimized production process significantly reduced costs
• Life cycle assessment indicated lower environmental impacts compared to traditional methods