MISIS scientists have developed a new catalyst for the production of biofuels
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The invention is unique in that it allows the rapid production of biofuels at low temperatures. Such fuel is considered more environmentally friendly than hydrocarbon fuel, because, firstly, it decomposes better, secondly, it contains less sulfur and its compounds, thirdly, it is non-toxic, and fourthly, it is more saturated with oxygen than conventional mineral diesel fuel, so it burns more efficiently in the engine. Another advantage of liquid motor biofuel (biodiesel) is that it can help offset the growing demand for green energy.
An important role in the production of biodiesel at the industrial level is played by a heterogeneous catalyst. During a chemical reaction, vegetable oil or another source of triglycerides reacts with monohydric alcohols to form biodiesel and glycerin in the final. After that, they are separated in the catalyst.
According to one of the authors of the study, NUST MISIS researcher Rajan Chowdhary, we experimentally determined that alkali metal oxide and silica helped in the production of biodiesel (82.6%) in less time and at a lower temperature.
Now the researchers are going to prepare a prototype catalyst for its industrial use.
Mona Platonova
Photo by NUST MISIS
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