Technology description
The invention is a method for producing a heterogeneous catalyst at a specific ratio of oil palm empty fruit bunch (EFB) to potassium source for transesterification in biodiesel production.
Technology highlights
• A simple and sustainable production method
• An alternative fuel
• Eases separation and purification
• Avoids saponification in the case of oil with high free fatty acid and water content
• Regenerable and reusable catalyst
• Low cost biodiesel production
• Increased efficacy of transesterification
• More efficient separation than in gravity separation
IP status/references: Patent pending - PI2013700122; Filing date: 21/01/2013
Lead researcher
Prof. Ir. Dr. Zahira Yaakob Email: [email protected]
Potential applications:
Biodiesel industry
