Titanium Dioxide‐Based Nanocatalysts in Biodiesel Production

Ajala, E. O.; Ajala, M. A.; Saka, H. B.

doi:10.1002/9781119729969.ch5

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“…Alkali metals have been demonstrated to modify the TiO 2 NPs in order to develop effective nano-catalysts for biodiesel production. [126] Among all the alkali metals studied, Li, Na, and K possess a high level of tunable properties. They have a strong base site when used individually or with the support of metal oxides.…”

Section: Lithium (Li)-based Tiomentioning

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Developments in Titanium‐Based Alkali and Alkaline Earth Metal Oxide Catalysts for Sustainable Biodiesel Production: A Review

Venkatesh,

Ravikumar,

Ramu

et al. 2023

The Chemical Record

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Biodiesel represents a biodegradable, environmentally friendly, and renewable alternative to fossil fuels. Despite more than three decades of research, significant obstacles still hinder the widespread production of biodiesel. This current review elucidates both the potential and the existing challenges associated with homogeneous and heterogeneous catalysts in catalyzing biodiesel production, with a particular focus on alkali analogues, alkaline earth metal oxides, and titania‐based catalysts. In particular, a comprehensive analysis is presented concerning alkali and alkaline earth‐based titania (TiO2) catalysts. Among these, the alkaline earth metal oxides, including lithium, calcium, and strontium when combined with titanium‐based catalysts, exhibit superior catalytic activity compared to other metal oxides, owing to their heightened basicity. Consequently, this review offers a thorough and up‐to‐date insight into the potential of titania‐based heterogeneous catalysts for advancing biodiesel production.

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Section: Lithium (Li)-based Tiomentioning

confidence: 99%