The lubrication phenomenon is used to reduce friction and wear between two rubbed
surfaces, such as in engine and cutting processes. Different oils such as mineral oil and …

A systematic study of microwave-assisted transesterification of castor oil was conducted in
the presence of ethanol and of potassium hydroxide as catalyst. Effects of various reaction …

This data article is based on research work which examines the potential of Persea
americana (Avocado) plant oil biodiesel and its blends as viable alternative to the …

As part of the efforts in overcoming global energy crisis, this research work focuses on the
transesterification of waste vegetable oil, using calcined periwinkle shells and wet …

Fossil fuels (oil, natural gas, and coal) presently represent about 90% of the world's total
commercial primary energy. But they are depletable sources of energy. Growth in the …

Biodiesel production from used vegetable oil and CaO catalyst impregnated with KNO3 and
NaNO3 Page 1 AIMS Energy, 8(4): 527–537. DOI: 10.3934/energy.2020.3.527 Received …

The reaction between castor oil and various alcohols in the presence of
trimethylchlorosilane (TMSCl) as acidic mediator provides two remarkable one pot reactions …

El término lubricante se limita netamente a una sustancia que permite prescindir el contacto
entre dos superficies metálicas en movimiento, y disminuir el desgaste de las mismas. Hace …

Biodiesel is a renewable alternative energy source to fossil fuels. The cost of biodiesel is still
very high when compared to Petrodiesel due to: the cost of edible oil used in its production …

Crude Castor oil was transesterified using methanol, mixtures of methanol and butanol in
molar percentages and potassium hydroxide as catalyst. The optimum reaction conditions …