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Microwave-assisted catalyst-free transesterification of triglycerides with 1-butanol under supercritical conditions
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Abstract
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| A proof-of-concept study has been made to convert rapeseed oil into fatty acid butyl esters by means of microwave irradiation without using a catalyst. High conversions can be reached when the transesterification of triglycerides with 1-butanol was performed under near-critical or supercritical conditions. Microwave heating is an attractive method to perform high-temperature chemistry since the reaction mixture can be heated up considerably faster under carefully controlled conditions. |
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Language
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English
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Source (journal)
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Energy and fuels / American Chemical Society. - Washington, D.C.
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Publication
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Washington, D.C.
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2008
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ISSN
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0887-0624
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DOI
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10.1021/EF700617Q
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Volume/pages
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22
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(2008)
, p. 643-645
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ISI
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000252434700090
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Full text (Publisher's DOI)
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