Synthesis of Biodiesel from Cotton seed oil using Reactive Distillation column

The transesterification reactions of Cotton seed oil with Methanol using potassium hydroxide as catalyst by Reactive Distillation column, were studied. The ester preparation involved a transesterification reaction, followed by purification.

Changes of cottonseed oil quality used for frying of some food types in Damascus city

Samples of frying cottonseed oil were used for frying samples of falafel, potato fingers (French fries) and pieces of prosted chicken. These popular food were collected from ten areas of the local markets of Damascus city during the year 2011.