Naslov
Mathematical Modelling of Lipase Catalysed Biodiesel Synthesis in a Microreactor

Autori
Jurinjak Tušek, Ana ; Gojun, Martin ; Šalić, Anita ; Zelić, Bruno

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Sažeci sa skupova, sažetak, znanstveni

Izvornik
Book of Abstract / - Dubai : Eigen Scientific Group, 2019, 10-11

Skup
International conference on Applied Catalysis and Chemical Engineering

Mjesto i datum
Dubai, Ujedinjeni Arapski Emirati, 08.04.2019. - 10.04.2019

Vrsta sudjelovanja
Predavanje

Vrsta recenzije
Nije recenziran

Ključne riječi
lipase ; biodiesel ; microreactor ; mathematical modelling

Sažetak
Development of green, clean and sustainable processes presents new challenges in today's science. Production of fuel is no exception. Utilizing various renewable sources, synthesis of biodiesel, characterised as more environmentally- friendly then fossil fuel, has drawn significant attention. Although, process based on chemical transesterification in a batch reactor still presents the most used method for its production, enzyme catalysed synthesis of biodiesel in a microreactor could be a new approach for going green. In this research, edible and waste cooking sunflower oil and methanol as substrates and lipase from Thermomyces lanuginosus (Lipolase L100) as a catalyst were used for biodiesel synthesis in a microreactor. For a residence time of 14 min a fatty acids methyl esters (FAME) content was higher than 25%. In order to enhance productivity of the process, a mathematical model was developed. After validation on independent experimental data, a proposed model was used for process optimization in order to obtain highest FAME content for shortest residence time.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Kemijsko inženjerstvo

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