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Physical and Chemical Properties of Biodiesel Obtained from Amazon Sailfin Catfish (Pterygoplichthys pardalis) Biomass Oil
Joint Authors
Ali, Bassam
Abatal, Mohamed
Anguebes-Franseschi, F.
May Tzuc, O.
Aguilar-Ucán, C.
Wakida-Kusunoki, A. T.
Diaz-Mendez, S. E.
San Pedro, L. C.
Source
Issue
Vol. 2019, Issue 2019 (31 Dec. 2019), pp.1-12, 12 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2019-01-02
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
12
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Amazon sailfin catfish (Pterygoplichthys pardalis) is considered one of the greatest threats to the biodiversity of continental aquatic systems, causing serious economic and environmental problems in the regions.
In this work, the production of biodiesel from Amazon sailfin catfish biomass oil is studied.
The physical and chemical properties of biofuel produced were evaluated under the specifications of the European standard EN-14214 by using gas chromatography-mass spectrometry, infrared spectroscopy, and atomic absorption spectrometry analyses.
The results show that the biodiesel complies with all the specifications of the standard, except the content of polyunsaturated methyl esters.
The yields obtained from oil and biodiesel were 9.67 and 90.71% (m/m), respectively.
The methyl ester concentrations study identified 17 components where 47.003% m/m corresponded to methyl esters with saturated chains, whereas 34.394% m/m was attributed to monosaturated methyl esters and the remaining (18.624% m/m) to polysaturated methyl esters.
Finally, mineral analysis by atomic absorption showed the absence of heavy metals Cd, Ni, and Pb, as well as low concentrations of Ni, Fe, Cu, and Zn, demonstrating that the quality of the fuel is not compromised.
The study indicates the feasibility of manufacturing biodiesel using Amazon sailfin catfish biomass oil as a low-cost raw material.
It represents an environmental option to mitigate a global problem of atmospheric pollution, and at the same time, it shows a commercial alternative to reduce the ecological impact caused by this fish in the diverse ecosystems to which it has spread.
In addition, the great adaptability of this fish provides the possibility of a profitable process to have very high rates of reproduction and growth, allowing the generation of large amounts of biomass for the production of biodiesel.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Anguebes-Franseschi, F.& Ali, Bassam& Abatal, Mohamed& May Tzuc, O.& Aguilar-Ucán, C.& Wakida-Kusunoki, A. T.…[et al.]. 2019. Physical and Chemical Properties of Biodiesel Obtained from Amazon Sailfin Catfish (Pterygoplichthys pardalis) Biomass Oil. Journal of Chemistry،Vol. 2019, no. 2019, pp.1-12.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Anguebes-Franseschi, F.…[et al.]. Physical and Chemical Properties of Biodiesel Obtained from Amazon Sailfin Catfish (Pterygoplichthys pardalis) Biomass Oil. Journal of Chemistry No. 2019 (2019), pp.1-12.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Anguebes-Franseschi, F.& Ali, Bassam& Abatal, Mohamed& May Tzuc, O.& Aguilar-Ucán, C.& Wakida-Kusunoki, A. T.…[et al.]. Physical and Chemical Properties of Biodiesel Obtained from Amazon Sailfin Catfish (Pterygoplichthys pardalis) Biomass Oil. Journal of Chemistry. 2019. Vol. 2019, no. 2019, pp.1-12.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1171706
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1171706