Microwave-assisted methyl esters synthesis of Kapok (Ceiba pentandra) seed oil: parametric and optimization study

The depleting fossil fuel reserves and increasing environmental concerns have continued to stimulate research into biodiesel as a green fuel alternative produced from renewable resources. In this study, Kapok (Ceiba pentandra) oil methyl ester was produced by using microwave-assisted technique. The...

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Main Authors: Awais Bokhari, Lai Fatt Chuah, Suzana Yusup, Junaid Ahmad, Muhammad Rashid Shamsuddin, Meng Kiat Teng
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Green Wave Publishing of Canada 2015-09-01
Series:Biofuel Research Journal
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Online Access:http://www.biofueljournal.com/pdf_10507_895fd598ef3f07563886778a7e6eb593.html