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Synthesis and Process Parameter Optimization of Biodiesel from Jojoba Oil Using Response Surface Methodology

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Jojoba seed is an attractive alternative energy source in Saudi Arabia due to its high adaptability to harsh weather, saline water, desert, and hot temperature. In the present study, cold-pressed jojoba oil is used for the synthesis of biodiesel. In addition to that, this research work carried out a detailed optimization study of process parameters using response surface methodology. An empirical model is developed and employed for the optimization of process parameters. The study also investigates the significance of process parameters on biodiesel yield from the jojoba seed. Results show that the molar ratio of methanol to oil is the most significant input parameter, followed by the reaction time and NaOH concentration. The developed model was further validated using experimental results. The study also examined the combined effects of process parameters on process optimization. The maximum yield conditions are 15.99 molar ratio of methanol to jojoba oil, 15-min reaction time, and 1.5 wt% NaOH concentration.

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The data that support the findings of this study are available on request from the corresponding author. The data are not publicly available due to the privacy restriction by the University of Jeddah.

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This work was funded by the University of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, under Grant No. (UJ-13-18-ICP). The authors, therefore, acknowledge with thanks to the University’s technical and financial support.

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    Aymn Abdulrahman, Abulhassan Ali & Adamu Alfazazi

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AA was involved in conceptualization, methodology, and writing—reviewing and editing. AA was involved in RSM modeling, simulation, and validation, reviewing and editing. AA was involved in experimentation, data collection, and organization, reviewing and editing.

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Abdulrahman, A., Ali, A. & Alfazazi, A. Synthesis and Process Parameter Optimization of Biodiesel from Jojoba Oil Using Response Surface Methodology. Arab J Sci Eng 46, 6609–6617 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1007/s13369-020-05302-y

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