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March 8, 2026MDPIOpen Access

Optimization of Biodiesel Production from Palm Oil via Sodium-Hydroxide-Catalyzed Transesterification in a Tubular Microreactor

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AWAloisiyus Yuli WidiantoJBJonathan BrianMZMuhammad Erfan Zawawi

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Overview

Demonstrates optimized biodiesel production in a microreactor, revealing high yields and efficiency using palm oil.

Key Points

  • To optimize the production of biodiesel from palm oil through sodium hydroxide-catalyzed transesterification.
  • Used a tubular microreactor made of polytetrafluoroethylene with a diameter of 1 mm.
  • Examined the influence of methanol-to-oil ratio, temperature, and catalyst concentration on production.
  • Measured fatty acid methyl esters (FAME) yield and observed reaction parameters.
  • Achieved a maximum FAME yield of 90.30%.
  • Determined optimal reaction conditions with a residence time of 10.85 minutes.
  • Final product density ranged from 0.848 to 0.909 g/mL and viscosity varied between 4.038 to 24.987 CSt.

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Widianto et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69ada804bc08abd80d5bb294https://doi.org/10.3390/engproc2026128002
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