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Olubunmi, B.E., Alade, A.F., Ebhodaghe, S.O., Oladapo, O.T. (2022) Optimization and Kinetic Study of Biodiesel Production from Beef Tallow Using Calcium Oxide as a Heterogeneous and Recyclable Catalyst. Energy Conversion and Management: X, 14, Article 100221.

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• TITLE: Optimization of Biodiesel Production from Fatty Residues of Cattle from Slaughterhouses

  AUTHORS: Ngoulou Abomo, Ly-inbe Emerentien, Fokoua Fongaing Alain, Ayissi Zacharie Merlin, Francis Lénine Djanna Koffi

  KEYWORDS: Transesterification, Valorization, Optimization, Characterization, Biodiesel, Experimental Design

  JOURNAL NAME: World Journal of Engineering and Technology, Vol.14 No.1, January 28, 2026

  ABSTRACT: This study optimizes biodiesel production from bovine fatty residues using a transesterification reaction with methanol and NaOH. A Box-Behnken response surface methodology is used to identify optimal process conditions (7.5:1 molar ratio, 1% catalyst, 45 min, 70˚C), which achieved a 95% yield. The resulting biodiesel’s physicochemical properties are characterized and compared against commercial diesel and ASTM standards to assess its viability as an alternative fuel. The Biodiesel obtained is characterized and the following property values are obtained: Density 0.875 g/cm3 at 40˚C; Water content (mg/kg): 0.048; Acid number (mg KOH/g): 0.34 ± 0.23; Saponification number (mg KOH/g): 161.28 ± 7.93; Iodine number (gI2/100 g): 28.55 ± 6.345; Peroxide number (meq O2/kg): 591.86 ± 0.19; Cetane number 59.45 (meq/kg), Fire point ˚C: 208; Pour point: −10; Smoke point 4˚C; Flash point: 198˚C; Viscosity at 40˚C: 4.2 mm2/s; Viscosity at 100˚C: 1.8 mm2/s.