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A review on multiple functions of ionic liquid in biodiesel production

Mohamed Sharikh, Atikah and Sulaiman, Sarina and Azmi, Azlin Suhaida (2017) A review on multiple functions of ionic liquid in biodiesel production. Journal of Advanced Research in Fluid Mechanics and Thermal Sciences, 39 (1). pp. 26-35. ISSN 2289-7879

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Abstract

Scarcity of petroleum and constant concern over environmental problems caused by diesel fuels has promoted production of biodiesel from renewable sources. Biodiesel synthesized from transesterification methods in the presence of acid or base catalyst or enzyme requires huge amount of solvent, particularly from alcohol to affirm high production yield. Inevitably, the process results in bulky waste that demands appropriate attention. In attempt to tackle the problem, ionic liquid has been identified to be the most potential substitute for conventional catalyst and solvent required in the biodiesel conversion. Ionic liquid that is widely known as ‘green chemical’ can be synthesized to meet reaction requirement by careful selection of anion and cations, with correct proportion of each to produce desired mixture. This paper reviews recent applications of ionic liquid in biodiesel production as catalyst, solvent and co-solvent. Since there are few ways in which ionic liquid can be categorized, this paper highlights classification of ionic liquids into two major groups; namely acidic and basic ionic liquid. Discussion on these tswo groups covers their dual- functions in biodiesel production which are as solvent or co-solvent and catalyst as well as the limitation of each group in the biodiesel production.

Item Type: Article (Journal)
Additional Information: 6797/60681
Uncontrolled Keywords: Biodiesel, catalyst, solvent, ionic liquid
Subjects: T Technology > TP Chemical technology > TP155 Chemical engineering
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button): Kulliyyah of Engineering > Department of Biotechnology Engineering
Depositing User: Dr Sarina Sulaiman
Date Deposited: 31 Dec 2017 23:52
Last Modified: 28 Mar 2018 15:34
URI: http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/60681

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