Study demonstrates optimized biodiesel yield of 75% from cottonseed oil using transesterification, highlighting the role of butyl alcohol in the process.
Key Points
Optimized transesterification achieved a biodiesel yield of 75%, confirming the potential of butyl alcohol.
A catalyst concentration of 0.5 wt% and a butanol/oil molar ratio of 19 were critical for optimal results.
Analysis employed Response Surface Methodology (RSM) and Central Composite Rotatory Design (CCRD) to ensure reliable outcome predictions.
Findings support the viability of butyl alcohol as a sustainable alternative for biodiesel synthesis from cottonseed oil.