A New Heterogeneous Acid Catalyst for Esterification: Optimization Using Response Surface Methodology

• Main Authors: Gaanty Pragas, Maniam, Boey, Peng Lim, Shangeetha, Ganesan, Melati, Khairuddean, Efendi, Jon
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier 2013
• Subjects: Q Science (General); QD Chemistry
• Online Access: http://umpir.ump.edu.my/id/eprint/4085/1/fist-2013-gaanty-new_heterogeneous_acid_abs_only.pdf; http://umpir.ump.edu.my/id/eprint/4085/; http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.enconman.2012.08.002
• Institution: Universiti Malaysia Pahang

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