Synthesis of Biodiesel from Cotton seed oil using Reactive Distillation column


Abstract in English

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.

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