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Biodiesel synthesis and physiochemical analysis of Taraxacum officinale F.H.Wigg seed oil

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Biodiesel is an environment-friendly, alternative and renewable energy resource, synthesized from inexpensive seed oils of non-edible feedstock through transesterification reaction with alcohol and a homogenous base catalyst. In the current study, Taraxacum officinale seed oil (30% by weight) is investigated for physiochemical characterization and biodiesel production. FTIR and GC analysis was carried out to investigate chemical properties and fatty acid profile of methyl ester of Taraxacum officinale seed oil. Optimized parameters of alcohol to oil (1:4), catalyst concentration at temperature of 65 °C resulted in highest yield of 92%, in 60 min time using response surface methodology. In addition, comparison of fuel properties of synthesized biodiesel with ASTM D6751 and EN 14214 showed well-matched values. Our study thus recommends cultivation, cleaner production and utilization of Taraxacum officinale as a non-edible potential feedstock for biofuel production and industrial purposes.

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Abbreviations

TOSO:

Taraxacum officinale seed oil

GC:

Gas chromatography

RSM:

Response surface methodology

CCD:

Central composite design

ANOVA:

Analysis of variance

p value:

Probability value

F value:

Variance of group means

C.V.:

Coefficient of variation

Adeq Precision:

Adequate precision

SD:

Standard deviation

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We express gratitude to Tahira Bibi for her valuable advises during laboratory work.

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  1. Department of Plant Sciences, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad, 45320, Pakistan

    Rozina, M. Ahmad & M. Zafar

  2. Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Engineering and Technology, Peshawar, Peshawar, Pakistan

    N. Ali

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Rozina, Ahmad, M., Zafar, M. et al. Biodiesel synthesis and physiochemical analysis of Taraxacum officinale F.H.Wigg seed oil. Int. J. Environ. Sci. Technol. 16, 4103–4112 (2019). https://doi.org/10.1007/s13762-019-02336-0

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