Comparative evaluation of base catalysts in biodiesel production from waste frying oil
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Doç. Dr. Hüseyin SÖYLER Sinop Üniversitesi, Türkiye
Makale Türü Açık Erişim Özgün Makale (Ulusal alan endekslerinde (TR Dizin, ULAKBİM) yayınlanan tam makale)
Dergi Adı International Journal of Automotive Engineering and Technologies
Dergi ISSN 2146-9067
Dergi Tarandığı Indeksler TR DİZİN
Makale Dili Türkçe Basım Tarihi 09-2025
Cilt / Sayı / Sayfa 14 / 3 / 142–153 DOI 10.18245/ijaet.1713346
Makale Linki https://doi.org/10.18245/ijaet.1713346
UAK Araştırma Alanları
İçten Yanmalı Motorlar Yakıtlar ve Yanma Enerji
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The urgent need for alternative fuels has propelled biodiesel research into the spotlight, particularly focusing on cost-effective and sustainable feedstocks such as waste frying oil. This study investigates the technical and practical impact of four different base catalysts (NaOH, KOH, K₂CO₃, and Ca(OCH₃)₂) on the transesterification efficiency of waste frying oil. Experimental trials were systematically conducted by altering catalyst concentration and methanol-to-oil molar ratios to determine optimal production conditions. Statistical analyses confirmed that all process parameters had a significant impact on the biodiesel yield. Technically, NaOH and KOH yielded the highest conversion rates, while K₂CO₃ showed markedly lower performance. The study supports the process's cost-effective goal by demonstrating that NaOH and KOH, which provided the highest yields, are also the most economical and practical options due to their low cost and industrial availability. The developed multiple linear regression model affirmed the collective influence of the examined parameters with a strong predictive capability (R² = 0.933). Ultimately, this work highlights both the technical superiority and economic practicality of strong bases, particularly NaOH and KOH, for efficient biodiesel synthesis from waste frying oil, contributing to optimized processes that support the transition to greener energy alternatives.
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Comparative evaluation of base catalysts in biodiesel production from waste frying oil

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