Synthetic zeolite utilised for synthesis of Oleate ester

Abstract

Synthetic zeolite was successfully prepared by hydrothermal treatment. Structural morphologies, compositions, surface area and acidic strength were analysed by Powder X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), energy dispersive spectroscopy (EDS), BET surface area and temperature programme desorption (TPD). This zeolite utilized for the synthesis of Oleate ester as biodiesel from oleic acid. The features of this procedure are mild reaction conditions, good yield, the operational simplicity at ambient temperature and it can be easily industrialized.