- International Journal of Thermodynamics
- Vol: 14 Issue: 4
- Theoretical Study of the Transesterification of Triglycerides to Biodiesel Fuel under Various Condit...
Theoretical Study of the Transesterification of Triglycerides to Biodiesel Fuel under Various Conditions
Authors : Yusuke ASAKUMA
Pages : 193-196
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Publication Date : 2011-11-28
Article Type : Other
Abstract :The transesterification of triglycerides under various conditions was considered in terms of the activation energy obtained from molecular orbital calculations . The transesterification reaction proceeds via a cyclic transition state, consisting of the carboxyl carbon and the alcohol. Moreover, the reaction pathway was shown by an activation energy analysis and an electrostatic potential distribution.Keywords : Biodiesel fuel, transesterification reaction, electrostatic potential