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A novel monolithic acid-base bifunctional zirconium-based MOF catalyst (mono UiO-66-NH2-SO3H-30) enables simultaneous esterification and transesterification of inedible oils, achieving a 97.3% biodiesel yield in a one-pot process. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.NOVEL_FINDING. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

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To develop an acid-base bifunctional monolithic zirconium metal-organic framework catalyst for efficient, one-pot conversion of high-free-fatty-acid inedible oil into biodiesel.

August 27, 2026Communications MaterialsOpen Access

Acid-base bifunctional monolithic MOF catalyst for biodiesel production

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SGShiva Prasad GoudaNational Institute Of Technology Silchar SASupongsenla AoNational Institute Of Technology Silchar SPShanti G. PatraNational Institute Of Technology Silchar

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Experimental study demonstrates high-yield biodiesel conversion from inedible oil using a monolithic bifunctional catalyst, indicating a streamlined route for sustainable biofuel processing.

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To develop an acid-base bifunctional monolithic zirconium metal-organic framework catalyst for efficient, one-pot conversion of high-free-fatty-acid inedible oil into biodiesel.
Synthesized monolithic UiO-66-NH2-SO3H-30 by reacting 2-aminobenzenedicarboxylic acid with Zr(IV) using mercaptoacetic acid as a modulator and precursor for sulfonic acid sites.
Tested simultaneous esterification and transesterification on inedible Jatropha curcas oil under varying reaction parameters.
The optimized monolithic catalyst achieved a biodiesel yield of 97.3 ± 0.5%, compared to 93.5 ± 0.2% for its powdered analogue.
Optimal catalytic conditions were achieved with a methanol-to-oil molar ratio of 21.7:1, catalyst loading of 6.3 wt%, reaction temperature of 92 °C, and reaction time of 1.6 h.
The bifunctional design successfully prevented soap formation and produced ASTM-compliant biodiesel in a single-pot process.

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Gouda et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a8fea1c10c91c1e926222fe https://doi.org/10.1038/s43246-026-01249-z

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Experimental study demonstrates high-yield biodiesel conversion from inedible oil using a monolithic bifunctional catalyst, indicating a streamlined route for sustainable biofuel processing.

Acid-base bifunctional monolithic MOF catalyst for biodiesel production

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