PRODUCTION OF BIODIESEL FROM COCONUT (Coco nucifera) OIL USING TRANS-ESTERIFICATION METHOD

Abstract: This study investigates the potential of producing biodiesel from coconut oil through trans-esterification reaction. The experiment was carried out by varying the molar ratio of methanol to oil (6:1), reaction temperature at 80 °C, and a reaction time of 2 hours. The produced biodiesel was found to have good fuel properties such as high peroxide value and low viscosity, making it a potential alternative to petro-diesel. The quality of the produced biodiesel was analyzed based on its physical and chemical properties. The results showed that the optimal reaction conditions for the trans-esterification of coconut oil were at a molar ratio of 6:1 (methanol to oil), a reaction temperature of 80 °C, and a reaction time of 2 hours. The produced biodiesel was found to have good fuel properties such as high peroxide value and low viscosity, making it a potential alternative to petro-diesel. Keywords: Production, Biodiesel, Coconut Oil, Trans-esterification. Title: PRODUCTION OF BIODIESEL FROM COCONUT (Coco nucifera) OIL USING TRANS-ESTERIFICATION METHOD Author: Onwugbuta, Godpower Chukwuemeka, Okeana, Johnson, John, Godson Nnamdi International Journal of Recent Research in Life Sciences (IJRRLS) ISSN 2349-7823 Vol. 10, Issue 2, April 2023 - June 2023 Page No: 1-9 Paper Publications Website: www.paperpublications.org Published Date: 08-April-2023 DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.7810236 Paper Download Link (Source) https://www.paperpublications.org/upload/book/PRODUCTION%20OF%20BIODIESEL-08042023-3.pdfInternational Journal of Recent Research in Life Sciences (IJRRLS), ISSN 2349-7823, Paper Publications, Website: www.paperpublications.or