Authors : Khushal Modi ; Shourabh Singh Raghuwanshi ; Khushi Tiwari

Volume/Issue : Volume 10 - 2025, Issue 5 - May

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DOI : https://doi.org/10.38124/ijisrt/25may659

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Abstract : The production of biodiesel from renewable sources is a promising alternative to conventional fossil fuels. This study focuses on the manufacturing of biodiesel via transesterification of date seeds-based palm oil, a sustainable feedstock derived from the seeds of date palms. The transesterification process involves the reaction of date seed oil with methanol in the presence of a catalyst to produce biodiesel and glycerol. Various factors such as reaction temperature, catalyst concentration, and methanol-to-oil ratio were optimized to achieve maximum biodiesel yield. The physicochemical properties of the produced biodiesel, including viscosity, density, and calorific value, were analysed to determine its suitability as an alternative fuel. The results demonstrate that biodiesel derived from date seed-based palm oil can be a viable and eco-friendly fuel, contributing to reducing reliance on conventional petroleum-based diesel and promoting the use of agricultural waste as a feedstock for energy production.

Keywords : Khushal Modi; Shourabh Singh Raghuwanshi; Khushi Tiwari (2025) Manufacturing of Biodiesel via Transesterification of date Seeds based Palm Oil. International Journal of Innovative Science and Research Technology, 10(5), 732-740. https://doi.org/10.38124/ijisrt/25may659

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