Synthesis and Evaluation of Biodiesel Derived from Shea Butter (Vitellaria paradoxa)
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https://doi.org/10.63561/jacsr.v3i1.1233Keywords:
Biodiesel, Shea Butter Oil, Transesterification, Potentials, BiodieseAbstract
This study explored the potentials of converting shea butter into biodiesel to address both energy demands and environmental concerns. 200 ml of shea butter oil was mixed with 100 cm³ of potassium methoxide. The results showed that biodiesel obtained from shea butter has a density of 900 kg/m³, viscosity of 4.3 mm²/s, cloud point of 11 ⁰C, acid value of 0.28 mgKOH/g, iodine value of 34.26 mg/100g, saponification value of 266.48 mgKOH/g, cetane index and cetane number of 58.22 and 55.62 respectively, and energy value of 37.72 mj/kg. These results were found to be within the ranges of American society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) specification.
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