catalyst for biodiesel

• lipase catalyst benefits

  reused many times

  avoid contaminating biodiesel with soap

  catalyst less harmful

  requires less energy

  operates at lower temp
• which can be reused many times

  lipase
• naoh

  cost effective

  cheaper

  higher yield

  more readily available

  not ph/temp available

  can operate at higher temp -> conversion quicker
• which has higher yield

  naoh
• which is cost effective and cheaper

  naoh
• which is more readily available

  naoh
• why is production of biodiesel considered green chem


  Uses renewable feed stock (plants)

  Synthesis from waste oil; doesn't require as much expensive/complex equipment

  don't require high temp
• which is production of diesel not green chem


  uses non-renewable resources

  needs complex/expensive machinery

  Needs high temp -> high carbon footprint