Comprehensive analysis of in-situ transesterification for madhuca biodiesel: from synthesis to life cycle assessment

Kavitha M. Sambasivam (), Chitra Devarajulu, Rohit Ganapati ShenaviGhode, Rajvansh Singh Verma, Praveen Kuppan and Abinandan Sudharsanam
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Kavitha M. Sambasivam: Vellore Institute of Technology
Chitra Devarajulu: Vellore Institute of Technology
Rohit Ganapati ShenaviGhode: Vellore Institute of Technology
Rajvansh Singh Verma: Vellore Institute of Technology
Praveen Kuppan: University of Newcastle
Abinandan Sudharsanam: University of Newcastle

Environment, Development and Sustainability: A Multidisciplinary Approach to the Theory and Practice of Sustainable Development, 2025, vol. 27, issue 7, No 72, 16913-16940

Abstract: Abstract In the present study, we present a holistic approach to emphasize the importance of process conditions of In-situ transesterification to evaluate madhuca biodiesel sustainability. The current study proposes the utilization of Plackett–Burman design followed by central composite design to maximize the biodiesel yield, exegy analysis and kinetics of biodiesel. The LCA analysis and energy spent on different techniques used in biodiesel synthesis were also studied. Screening of variables using Plackett–Burman design was carried out to identify maximum oil yield following central composite design and exergy analysis. Plackett–Burman screening design revealed seed weight, hexane volume, sulfuric acid, and temperature were the important variables (P

Keywords: Madhuca biodiesel; Optimization; Exergy; Kinetics; Life cycle assessment; Sustainability (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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