STUDY OF HETEROGENEOUS CATALYSTS IN TRANSESTERIFICATION FOR BIOSIESEL PRODUCTION

Authors

  • Wellington da Conceicao Lobato do Nascimento Federal University of Maranhão - UFMA
  • Natanael de Sousa Sousa Federal University of Maranhão - UFMA
  • Carlos Alberto Lira Júnior Federal University of Maranhão - UFMA
  • Jaynne dos Santos Martins Federal University of Maranhão - UFMA
  • Adeilton Pereira Maciel Federal University of Maranhão – UFMA

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.61164/rmnm.v2i01.3464

Keywords:

transesterificação. catalisadores heterogêneos. biodiesel.

Abstract

Studies for clean fuels are interesting for the development of research through the processing of oils and fats, consisting of fatty acids, with high energy power and capable of conversion to esters (biodiesel), in transesterification or esterification reactions with homogeneous, heterogeneous catalysis, enzymatic. Basic homogeneous catalysis is the most widely used way of obtaining biodiesel, however it requires refined raw material and is free of water. In addition, the commonly used catalysts (NaOH, KOH, etc.) are aggressive to the environment and require a neutralization step. Heterogeneous catalysts have been shown to be efficient in transesterification reactions, because in addition to being reusable and not requiring a neutralization step after the reaction, they also have great economic viability. The considerations reported demonstrate the potential of heterogeneous catalysts in transesterification reactions, highlighting economic, technological and environmental aspects; and reinforce the need for incentives and research.

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da Conceicao Lobato do Nascimento, W., de Sousa Sousa, N. ., Alberto Lira Júnior, C. ., dos Santos Martins, J. ., & Pereira Maciel , A. . (2025). STUDY OF HETEROGENEOUS CATALYSTS IN TRANSESTERIFICATION FOR BIOSIESEL PRODUCTION. Revista Multidisciplinar Do Nordeste Mineiro, 2(01), 1–16. https://doi.org/10.61164/rmnm.v2i01.3464

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