Trimetallic MgO-ZnO-BaO Nanoparticles Catalyzed Biodiesel Production Using Industrially Cultivated Cannabis sativa L. Oil: RSM Optimization and Assessment of Fuel Properties
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Summary
This summary is machine-generated.Hemp seed oil, a nonfood crop, can be efficiently converted into high-quality biodiesel using a novel ternary metal nanocatalyst. This eco-friendly process yields 92% biodiesel, offering a sustainable alternative to fossil fuels.
Area Of Science
- Renewable Energy
- Green Chemistry
- Materials Science
Background
- Nonedible oil-bearing seeds offer a sustainable feedstock for biodiesel production.
- Industrial hemp (Cannabis sativa L.) seeds provide a viable, nonfood source for biofuel generation.
- Developing efficient catalysts is crucial for optimizing biodiesel synthesis.
Purpose Of The Study
- To extract hemp oil and synthesize biodiesel using a novel nanocatalyst.
- To optimize the transesterification process for maximum biodiesel yield.
- To characterize the synthesized biodiesel and evaluate its fuel properties.
Main Methods
- Hemp oil extraction from hydroponically grown industrial hemp seeds.
- Design and characterization of a ternary metal (MgO-ZnO-BaO NPs) nanocatalyst.
- Optimization of hemp oil transesterification using response surface methodology (CCD-RSM).
Main Results
- High yield of hemp oil (29.9%) was achieved.
- Maximum biodiesel yield of 92% was obtained under optimized conditions (6:1 methanol:oil ratio, 65°C, 2.5g catalyst, 3h reaction time).
- Characterization confirmed the quality of hemp-oil-based biodiesel, meeting ASTM D 6751 standards.
Conclusions
- Hemp seed oil is a credible, nonconventional feedstock for high-quality biodiesel production.
- The developed MgO-ZnO-BaO NPs nanocatalyst is effective for hemp oil transesterification.
- This research supports the use of sustainable resources for renewable energy solutions.
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