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Reaction conditions of ultrasound‐assisted production of biodiesel: A review
Author(s) -
Zhao Zhicheng,
Xue Yuan,
Xu Guangwen,
Chen Daming,
Zhou Jiawei,
Liu Ping,
Han Sheng,
Lin Hualin
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
international journal of energy research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.808
H-Index - 95
eISSN - 1099-114X
pISSN - 0363-907X
DOI - 10.1002/er.3673
Subject(s) - biodiesel , biodiesel production , ultrasonic sensor , yield (engineering) , process engineering , ultrasound , cooking oil , pulp and paper industry , materials science , catalysis , engineering , chemistry , organic chemistry , composite material , acoustics , physics
Summary Ultrasound‐assisted biodiesel production is an emerging technology that features high energy density, high conversion efficiency, and environment friendliness. This review evaluates the influence of process parameters, including ultrasonic power, ultrasonic frequency, catalyst dosage, alcohol/oil ratio, reaction temperature, reaction time, and alcohol type, on the yield of ultrasonic‐assisted production of biodiesel. Limitations associated with ultrasonic‐assisted production of biodiesel are also analyzed. Further development of this technology is explored. Copyright © 2016 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.