Optimization of Biodiesel Production from Palm Oil via Sodium Hydroxide-Catalyzed Transesterification in a Tubular Microreactor

Widianto, Aloisiyus Yuli and Brian, Jonathan and Zawawi, Muhammad Erfan and Purwanto, Edy (2025) Optimization of Biodiesel Production from Palm Oil via Sodium Hydroxide-Catalyzed Transesterification in a Tubular Microreactor. In: International Conference on Industrial Sustainability and Applications (ICISA) 2025, 30-31 October 2025, Chung Yuan Christian University-Taoyuan City-Taiwan.

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Abstract

Biodiesel production can be improved using new microdevice technologies that increase reaction efficiency and yield. This study focused on biodiesel synthesis from palm oil through transesterification using a sodium hydroxide catalyst. A compact PTFE microreactor with a 1 mm diameter was used. The effect of methanol-to-oil ratio, temperature, and catalyst concentration was explored to determine the optimal conditions for producing fatty acid methyl esters (FAME). The highest FAME yield reached 90.30% with a short residence time of 10.85 minutes. The final product had a density of 0.848 to 0.909 g/ml and a viscosity of 4.038 to 24.987 CSt, showing the method’s effectiveness.

Item Type:	Conference or Workshop Item (Speech)
Uncontrolled Keywords:	biodiesel, microreactor, transesterification, sodium hydroxide, respone surface methodology
Subjects:	T Technology > TP Chemical technology
Divisions:	Faculty of Engineering > Department of Chemical Engineering
Depositing User:	Aloysius Yuli W, 61141
Date Deposited:	05 Nov 2025 06:04
Last Modified:	05 Nov 2025 06:04
URI:	http://repository.ubaya.ac.id/id/eprint/49762

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