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BOT-1785: Eco-Friendly Biodiesel Production from Non-Edible Oil Seeds of Acacia modesta
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Sumayya Siddiqa Department of Botany, Rawalpindi Women University, Satellite Town, Rawalpindi, Pakistan
Sumayya Siddiqa Department of Botany, Rawalpindi Women University, Satellite Town, Rawalpindi, Pakistan
Sadia Abdullah Department of Botany, Rawalpindi Women University, Satellite Town, Rawalpindi, Pakistan
Mushtaq Ahmed Department of Plant Sciences, Quaid-e-Azam University, Islamabad, Pakistan.
Sidra Naseer Department of Botany, Rawalpindi Women University, Satellite Town, Rawalpindi, Pakistan
Banzeer Ahsan Abbasi Department of Botany, Rawalpindi Women University, Satellite Town, Rawalpindi, Pakistan
Samreen Dawood Department of Botany, University of Mianwali, Mianwali, Pakistan
Abstract
Biodiesel production from non-edible oil seed has gained tremendous attention around the globe due to its unique features that are biodegradable, cost-effective and easily available fuel as compared to fossil fuels. The current study focuses on the utilization of novel non- edible, highly rich oil seeds i-e Acacia modesta Wall. (Seed oil 60%; FFA 0.3mg KOH/g) for synthesizing eco-friendly biodiesel. A novel nano-catalyst Zinc doped Copper Oxide (Zn (CuO)) (synthesized hydrothermally) have been synthesized, and characterized through SEM (Scanning Electron Microscope), XRD (X-rays Diffraction), XPS (X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy), FT-IR (Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy)) and employed successfully for producing biodiesel through single step transesterification. This catalyst exhibits excellent catalytic activities (Acacia modesta biodiesel 89.5% yield), recyclability (3 times reusability of Zn (CuO)) and stability making them sustainable candidates for synthesizing biodiesel under ideal conditions. Zinc-doped copper oxide (Zn (CuO) nano-catalyst yield 89.5% Acacia modesta Wall. seed oil into biodiesel using 1:6 methanol oil, catalyst dosage of 0.5 wt %, at 65°C temperature, and time of reaction as 180 min). The synthesized biodiesel was characterized via latest techniques FT-IR (Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy), NMR (Nuclear Magnetic Resonance) and GC-MS (Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry) etc to check the presence of methyl ester groups. The study confirms Acacia modesta biodiesel meets international standards (EN 14214, ASTM D6751, and GB/T 20828), proving suitable for automotive use and eco-friendly energy. It highlights the potential of Acacia feedstock with Zn-CuO nano- catalysts for sustainable large-scale biodiesel, recommending cultivation on barren lands to boost ecosustainability and innovation.
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Page(s) 73-73
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Published Journal: 4th International Conference of Sciences “Revamped Scientific Outlook of 21st Century, 2025” , November 12,2025, Volume: 1, Issue: 1, Year: 2025
Keywords
biodiesel Biodiesel Acacia modesta Fuel Properties Zn CuO
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