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PVA embedded hydrotalcite membranes as basic catalysts for biodiesel synthesis by soybean oil methanolysis
L. Guerreiro,P.M. Pereira,Isabel Fonseca,Rosa M. Martín-Aranda,Ana M. Ramos,João M. L. Dias,Rui Oliveira,Joaquim Vital +7 more
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In this paper, the effect of the hydrophobic/hydrophilic properties of polyvinyl alcohol membranes on the catalytic activity was studied, and a diffusion-kinetic model was developed in an attempt to explain the induction period observed in the kinetic curves.About:
This article is published in Catalysis Today.The article was published on 2010-10-31. It has received 57 citations till now. The article focuses on the topics: Membrane & Transesterification.read more
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Heterogeneous catalysis for sustainable biodiesel production via esterification and transesterification
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors discuss catalytic esterification and transesterification solutions to the clean synthesis of biodiesel, the most readily implemented and low cost, alternative source of transportation fuels to meet future societal demands.
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Recent developments on heterogeneous catalysts for biodiesel production by oil esterification and transesterification reactions: A review
M.E. Borges,L. Díaz +1 more
TL;DR: In this article, the authors discuss the latest advances in research and development related with heterogeneous catalysts used to produce biodiesel and discuss the application of heterogeneous catalysis in chemical processes such as improved selectivity and easy catalyst separation from reaction mixture.
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Latest developments on application of heterogenous basic catalysts for an efficient and eco friendly synthesis of biodiesel: A review
TL;DR: In this paper, a comprehensive list of heterogeneous catalysts which have been reported recently is presented, including oxides of magnesium and calcium, hydrotalcite/layered double hydroxide; alumina; and zeolites.
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Materials and membrane technologies for water and energy sustainability
TL;DR: In this paper, a review discusses opportunities for membrane technologies in water and energy sustainability by analyzing their potential applications and current status; providing emerging technologies and scrutinizing research and development challenges for membrane materials in this field.
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Reactor technologies for biodiesel production and processing: a review.
Meisam Tabatabaei,Mortaza Aghbashlo,Mona Dehhaghi,Mona Dehhaghi,Hamed Kazemi Shariat Panahi,Arash Mollahosseini,Mehdi Hosseini,Mohamad Mojarab Soufiyan +7 more
TL;DR: In this article, the authors comprehensively reviewed biodiesel manufacturing techniques from natural oils and fats using conventional and advanced technologies with an in-depth state-of-the-art focus on the transesterification unit.
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Hydrotalcite-type anionic clays: Preparation, properties and applications.
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Basic Principles of Membrane Technology
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors introduce the concept of Membrane Fouling and discuss the properties and properties of synthetic Membranes, including material properties, properties, and processes.
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Activation of Mg-Al hydrotalcite catalysts for aldol condensation reactions
TL;DR: In this article, the condensation of benzaldehyde and acetone to aldol has been investigated in the liquid phase at 273 K on hydrotalcites transformed into basic solids by activation following different procedures.
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Catalysts for the Production of Fine Chemicals: Production of Food Emulsifiers, Monoglycerides, by Glycerolysis of Fats with Solid Base Catalysts
TL;DR: Glycerolysis of triolein and rapeseed oil were carried out with base catalysts such as Cs-MCM-41, Cs -Sepiolite, MgO, and calcined hydrotalcites with different Al/Al+Mg ratios as mentioned in this paper.