Web Release Date: August 1,
Fast, Easy Preparation of Biodiesel Using Microwave Heating
Department of Chemistry and UCONN Biofuels Consortium, University of Connecticut, 55 North Eagleville Road, Storrs, Connecticut 06269-3060
Received April 19, 2006
Revised Manuscript Received July 6, 2006
Abstract:
The preparation of biodiesel using a scientific microwave apparatus offers a fast, easy route to this valuable biofuel with advantages of a short reaction time, a low oil/methanol ratio, and an ease of operation. The methodology allows for the reaction to be run under atmospheric conditions; it is complete in a matter of a few minutes and can be performed on batch scales up to 3 kg of oil at a time. It can be utilized with new or used vegetable oil and with methanol or ethanol with a 1:6 ratio of oil/alcohol.
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