Alkali-free zn–al layered double hydroxide catalysts for triglyceride transesterification

Alkali-free zn–al layered double hydroxide catalysts for triglyceride transesterification

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Zn–Al layered double hydroxides (LDHs) of general formula Al3+ x(OH)2]x+(CO3Zn–Al2−)x/2·yH2O are promising solid base catalysts for the transesterification of lipids to biofuels. However, conventional synthetic routes employ alkali ydroxide/carbonate precipitants which may contaminate the final LDH...

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Main Authors: Isaacs, M.A (Author), Lee, A.F (Author), Manayil, J.C (Author), Parlett, C.M.A (Author), Tajuddin, N.A (Author), Wilson, K. (Author)
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI 2018
Subjects:
Biodiesel
Layered double hydroxides
Solid base
Transesterification
Triglycerides
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Summary:Zn–Al layered double hydroxides (LDHs) of general formula Al3+ x(OH)2]x+(CO3Zn–Al2−)x/2·yH2O are promising solid base catalysts for the transesterification of lipids to biofuels. However, conventional synthetic routes employ alkali ydroxide/carbonate precipitants which may contaminate the final LDH catalyst and biofuel. The use of (NH3)2CO3 and NH3OH as precipitants affords alkali-free Zn–Al-LDHs spanning a wide composition range. The hydrothermal reconstruction of calcined Zn–Al-LDHs offers superior solid basicity and catalytic activity for the transesterification of C4–C18 triglycerides with methanol,compared with cold liquid phase or vapour phase reconstruction. Hydrothermally activated Zn3.3–Al-LDH was stable towards leaching during transesterification. © 2018 by the authors. Licensee MDPI, Basel, Switzerland.
ISBN:20734344 (ISSN)
DOI:10.3390/catal8120667

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