A comparison of heterogeneous and homogeneous catalysts for the transesterification of refined, bleached and deodorized coconut oil

• Main Authors: Diamante, Joseph Angelo R., Tan, Millicent C., Yan, Lee Rainier C.
• Format: text
• Language: English
• Published: Animo Repository 2008
• Subjects: Catalysts; Methanol; Coconut oil; Chemical Engineering
• Online Access: https://animorepository.dlsu.edu.ph/etd_bachelors/5765
• Institution: De La Salle University

This study had the primary objective of evaluating a strong base anion exchange resin (PA306s provided by Mitsubishi Chemicals) as a substitute for the homogenous catalyst sodium methoxide in the transesterification of coconut oil using anhydrous methanol. The free fatty acid content of the oil was...