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Energy Sources, Part A: Recovery, Utilization, and Environmental Effects Volume 39, 2017 - Issue 19
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Parametric characterization and statistical optimization of Argemone ochroleuca (Mexican Poppy) methyl esters as a renewable source of energy

Anam FatimaDepartment of Plant Sciences, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad, Pakistan
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Muhammad ZafarDepartment of Plant Sciences, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad, PakistanCorrespondence[email protected]
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Mushtaq AhmadDepartment of Plant Sciences, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad, Pakistan
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Shazia SultanaDepartment of Plant Sciences, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad, Pakistan
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Muhammad Ishtiaq AliDepartment of Microbiology, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad, Pakistan
Pages 1963-1969 | Received 27 Sep 2017, Accepted 10 Oct 2017, Published online: 06 Nov 2017
 
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ABSTRACT

Argemone ochroleuca oil methyl esters (Biodiesel) optimization was carried out using statistical analysis by one-way ANOVA, determining the R2; finally, the results are evaluated by F-test. Reaction temperature and time were most influencing factors, and experimental model appears to be fit. One-step biodiesel synthesis was followed, using alkali (NaOH) catalyzed reaction. The maximum yield of biodiesel (91%) was obtained at 65°C, at reaction time 120 min, and 7:1 methanol to oil ratio.

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