A global comparative review of biodiesel production from jatropha curcas using different homogeneous acid and alkaline catalysts: Study of physical and chemical properties

• Main Authors: Silitonga A.S., Masjuki H.H., Mahlia T.M.I., Ong H.C., Atabani A.E., Chong W.T.
• Other Authors: 39262559400
• Format: Review
• Published: 2023
• Subjects: Esterification; Free fatty acid; Homogeneous acid and alkaline catalyst; Jatropha curcas; Physicochemical property; Transesterification; Biodiesel; Catalysts; Chemical properties; Esters; Alkaline catalysts; Biodiesel production; Jatropha Curcas oil; Literature studies; Physical and chemical properties; Fatty acids
• Institution: Universiti Tenaga Nasional

Recently, jatropha curcas methyl ester (biodiesel) as a potential substitute to petrol diesel has prompted many researchers around the world to carry out extensive investigation. This is because jatropha curcas oil is non-edible that can be easily grown in a harsh environment and the seeds of jatrop...