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Demonstrates optimized biodiesel production in a microreactor, revealing high yields and efficiency using palm oil.
Biodiesel production can be improved using new microdevice technologies that increase reaction efficiency and yield. Biodiesel synthesis from palm oil was conducted through transesterification using a sodium hydroxide catalyst, and a compact polytetrafluoroethylene microreactor with a 1 mm diameter was used. The effect of methanol-to-oil ratio, temperature, and catalyst concentration was explored to determine the optimal conditions for producing fatty acid methyl esters (FAME). The highest FAME yield reached 90.30%, with a short residence time of 10.85 min. The final product had a density of 0.848 to 0.909 g/mL and a viscosity of 4.038 to 24.987 CSt, showing the method’s effectiveness.
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