Table 1 Surface area profile of synthesized base catalysts
From: Heterogeneous base catalysts for edible palm and non-edible Jatropha-based biodiesel production
Synthesized catalyst | Calcination temperature (°C) | BET area (m2/g) | Pore volume (cm3/g) | Pore diameter (Å) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Alkali supported alumina | ||||
Al2O3 | - | 136 | 0.436 | 132.6 |
NaOH/Al2O3 | 500 | 52 | 0.235 | 139.1 |
Alkaline-earth metal oxide | ||||
MgO | 600 | 29.7 | 0.132 | 160.5 |
CaO | 800 | 9.5 | 0.072 | 213.6 |
SrO | 1200 | 1.0 | 0.005 | 216.0 |
Calcium-based mixed metal oxides | ||||
CaMgO | 800 | 15.5 | 0.103 | 225.3 |
CaZnO | 800 | 9.8 | 0.098 | 220.4 |