ZnO Nanoparticles Incorporated on Multi-Walled Carbon Nanotubes as A Robust Heterogeneous Nano-catalyst for Biodiesel Production from Oil
نویسندگان
1 Tashkent State Technical University, Tashkent, Uzbekistan
2 Tashkent State Transport University, Tashkent, Uzbekistan
3 Tashkent State Technical University, Tashkent, Uzbekistan
4 Tashkent State Technical University, Tashkent, Uzbekistan
5 Termez State Pedagogical Institute, Termez, Uzbekistan
6 Western Caspian University, Baku, Azerbaijan
7 Tashkent State Technical University, Tashkent, Uzbekistan
8 Navoi State University, Navoi, Uzbekistan
9 Urgench State University, Urgench, Uzbekistan
10 Tashkent Institute of Irrigation and Agricultural Mechanization Engineers, National Research University, Tashkent, Uzbekistan
11 University of Tashkent for Applied Sciences, Tashkent, 100149, Uzbekistan
12 Samarkand State Medical University, Samarkand, Uzbekistan
13 Bukhara State Medical Institute named after Abu Ali ibn Sino, Bukhara Region, Uzbekistan
doi
10.22052/JNS.2025.03.022چکیده
Biodiesel is a sustainable alternative to fossil fuels, playing a crucial role in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and environmental impact. The development of efficient catalytic processes, particularly utilizing nanocatalysts, is of significant importance for enhancing biodiesel production. This study presents the synthesis and characterization of ZnO nanoparticles supported on multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs). The physical and chemical properties of the synthesized nanocatalysts were analyzed through XRD, and SEM techniques, confirming successful deposition of ZnO on MWCNTs. The catalytic activity was evaluated for biodiesel production from soybean oil under different methanol-to-oil ratios and reaction times. Results demonstrated a maximum conversion efficiency of 99% at a methanol/oil ratio of 55:1 and a reaction time of 45 minutes. Reusability tests indicated that the catalyst maintained high performance over seven cycles with only slight activity loss. The proposed method offers notable advantages, including higher yields, cost-effectiveness, and environmental sustainability. Overall, this nanocatalyst system holds promise for industrial applications, contributing to more efficient and eco-friendly biodiesel manufacturing processes.
