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Production of Jatropha curcas L. Seed Oil DMC-Js-BioDs by Optimized Dimethyl Carbonate Using Potassium Hydroxide as Catalyst
Abstract: AbstractThe use of Jatropha curcus L. seed oil as the feedstock for biodiesel (DMC-Js-BioDs) production has observed growing interest because it is a non-edible oil. In this study, the production of DMC-Js-BioDs from J. curcas seed oil with dimethyl carbonate (DMC) as the solvent was performed. The reaction was conducted in the presence of KOH as a catalyst to investigate the optimum conditions and study the effects of the variables …
Published in Journal of Alternate Energy Sources & Technologies · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 56–63 Read article
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Preparation of Biodiesel from Karanja Oil using Homogeneous and Heterogeneous Catalyst
Abstract: In India, diesel consumption is increasing at an alarming rate which is increasing the import bill and the problems related to environment pollution. Biodiesel (BD) from non-edible oil like karanja is attractive feed stock for diesel engine. Due to high acid value of karanja oil (KO), a two-step process is necessary for BD production using homogeneous catalyst. In present study, BD was produced from KO by transesterification process using homogeneous …
Published in Journal of Alternate Energy Sources & Technologies · Vol. 7, Issue 3, 2016 · pp. 23–37 Read article
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Synthesis of Isoamyl Acetate (Banana oil) Using Fly Ash Supported Nano Crystalline Solid Acid Catalyst
Abstract: A novel fly ash supported solid acid catalyst (HClO4/FA) has been synthesized by using F-type fly ash and HClO4 as precursor. The variation of surface and physicochemical properties of the fly ash by activation methods resulted in improved acidity and therefore, catalytic activity for acid catalyzed esterification reactions. The HClO4/FA catalyst was characterized by XRF, XRD, FT-IR, SEM and BET surface area. The catalytic performance of HClO4/FA catalyst was evaluated …
Published in Journal of Catalyst & Catalysis · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 1–8 Read article
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In Situ Synthesized Cu(OH)2-Al2O3: A Novel and Highly Efficient Nano-Catalyst System for One pot Synthesis of N-Substituted Triazole at Room Temperature
Abstract: One pot room temperature synthesis of N- substituted Triazoles has been demonstrated using a novel catalyst system Cu(OH)2-Al2O3. The catalyst has been synthesized by a very simple one step chemical process. The catalyst is highly efficient and reusable with isolated yield as high as 87% even at the 4th reuse. The catalyst could also be used with water as a solvent with a little longer reaction time. Graphical Abstract: One …
Published in Journal of Catalyst & Catalysis · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2014 · pp. 8–14 Read article
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Diaminoglyoxime Palladium (II) Chloride As An Efficient Catalyst for the Suzuki-Miyaura Cross-Coupling Reaction under Aerobic Conditions in H2O/EtOH Solution
Abstract: The preparation of diaminoglyoxime palladium (II) chloride (PdCl2/DAG complex) and the use of this catalytic system in Suzuki-Miyaura cross-coupling reactions under aerobic and phosphine-free conditions in aqueous solutions is studied. Aryl halides, coupled with phenylboronic acids smoothly afford the corresponding cross-coupling products with excellent yields (80–98%). The catalytic system showed excellent performance for the Suzuki-Miyaura cross-coupling reaction of less reactive aryl chlorides with aryl boronic acids. The reaction conditions have …
Published in Journal of Catalyst & Catalysis · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2014 · pp. 35–43 Read article
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Polystyrene Plastic Waste into Liquid Fuel Using Silica-Alumina Catalyst, Extracted from Rice Husk
Abstract: Catalytic Pyrolysis of Polystyrene (PS) into fuel like products using silica alumina catalyst that was extracted from rice husk was investigated over temperature range of 430–470°C. The output of catalytic pyrolysis was liquid oil, solid residues (char) and gaseous fraction. The product yields as a function of temperature, time and catalyst amount were studied. High conversion of liquid (48.8%) was achieved at 430 and 450ºC in the presence of 12.5 …
Published in Journal of Petroleum Engineering & Technology · Vol. 10, Issue 3, 2020 · pp. 15–31 Read article
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Role of Solid Acid Catalyst in Isopropylation Reaction
Abstract: Cumene synthesis was carried out by the reaction of benzene with isopropyl alcohol in the vapour phase over rare earth metal modified 13X zeolite. Zeolite modification was done by exchanging sodium ions of the zeolite with cerium ions to vary the acidity of the catalyst in the range of 0.25‑1.36 meq/g. The synthesis was carried out over a wide range of operating conditions. The synthesis conditions were optimized by studying …
Published in Journal of Catalyst & Catalysis · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 19–26 Read article
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Ceria and Modified Ceria: A Reusable Catalyst for the Green Synthesis of 2,3-diphenyl Quinoxaline at Room Temperature
Abstract: Simple, highly versatile and efficient synthesis of 2,3-diphenylquinoxalines is achieved from benzil and o-phenylene diamine using ceria and modified ceria as the catalyst. Modification of ceria is done using different weight percentage of zirconia. The catalysts are characterized by XRD, FT-IR, BET surface area, TGA and EDX-SEM. The advantages of this method are short reaction times, milder conditions and easy work-up. The product could be separated from the heterogeneous catalyst …
Published in Journal of Catalyst & Catalysis · Vol. 1, Issue 3, 2014 · pp. 1–11 Read article
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Direct and rapid synthesis of amides from carboxylic acids under solvent free condition using Clay based Heterogeneous recyclable catalyst
Abstract: Direct condensation of Carboxylic Acids and Amines has resulted in a highly simple and practical technique for the synthesis of amides. Fe-Al clay catalyst was used in the solvent-free, microwave-irradiated amide synthesis. Only a small amount of the catalyst was needed to produce products in very short of time with a good yield. The catalyst was easy to separate and could be recycled several times with negligible loss of catalytic …
Published in Journal of Catalyst & Catalysis · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 1–9 Read article
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Nanostructured Catalysts for Sustainable CO2 Reduction: Advancing Green Chemistry and Polymer Composites
Abstract: Artificial photosynthesis is the advancement of a process that utilizes sunlight to convert CO₂ and H₂O into high-energy fuels (methanol, hydrogen) analogous to photosynthetic pathways. Carbon-neutral energy is critical to tackling climate change, and this method provides a solution by offering an alternative to fossil fuels while also minimizing greenhouse gas emissions. Nanostructured catalysts such as plasmonic metals and hybrid nanocomposites greatly improve efficiency and scaling. Recent developments in the …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 5, 2025 Read article
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Use of Modified and Unmodified Calcium Oxide from Bio-resources as Heterogeneous Transesterification Catalyst for Biodiesel Synthesis: A Review
Abstract: Metal oxides have been widely used to catalyze various types of organic reaction, whatever supported or nonsupport metal oxide catalysts (supported with metal, mixed oxides and acids such as sulphoric acid). Calcium oxide is one of the most metal oxides used as heterogeneous catalysts; due to its favorable properties such as high activity, availability, low cost, and easily separated, as well as environmental friendly. Calcium oxide whether laboratory, prepared from …
Published in Emerging Trends in Chemical Engineering · Vol. 9, Issue 3, 2022 · pp. 30–34 Read article
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TiO2-ZrO2 Supported Nickel Oxide Catalysts for Hydrogenation of Levulinic Acid to -Valerolcatone
Abstract: The Titania-Zirconia (TZ) mixed oxide sample (50:50 wt.% percent) was prepared by a simple coprecipitation method and used as a support for the nickel catalyst. The various loadings of nickel content from 1 to 20 wt.% were synthesized for the production of γ-valerolactone (GVL) from levulinic acid (LA). Among all the tested samples, the 5 wt.% Ni/TZ sample exhibited the 98% conversion of LA and 96% selectivity to GVL and …
Published in Emerging Trends in Chemical Engineering · Vol. 9, Issue 3, 2022 · pp. 35–44 Read article
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Synthesis and characterization of mesoporous silica supported Pt catalysts for Decalin dehydrogenation
Abstract: Hydrogen, potentially very attractive energy source as its combustion forms only water in addition to energy. Hydrogen is the cleanest source of fuel. Decalin consists of considerable high hydrogen contents of 7.3 wt% and 64.8 kg H2 /m3 is an excellent mobile storage source for hydrogen. In this work, SBA-15 and carbon modified SBA-15 supported 1wt% Pt catalysts were synthesized and characterized for vapour phase dehydrogenation of decalin. About 154 …
Published in Journal of Catalyst & Catalysis · Vol. 5, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 12–21 Read article
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Nanostructured Catalysts for Sustainable CO2 Reduction: Advancing Green Chemistry and Polymer Composites
Abstract: This study provides a comprehensive analysis of advanced nanostructured catalysts designed to enhance the efficiency of artificial photosynthesis for sustainable fuel production. We systematically evaluated a range of nanomaterials—including metal oxides, plasmonic nanoparticles, and carbon-based composites—to determine their effectiveness in converting solar energy into storable chemical fuels. The catalysts were synthesized via sol-gel, hydrothermal, and green methods, and their properties were thoroughly characterized using XRD, SEM, TEM, UV-Vis spectroscopy, and …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 6, 2025 · pp. 175–181 Read article
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Application of Heterogeneous Photo Catalyst for the Treatment of the Yamuna River Water in Presence of Sunlight
Abstract: Water pollution is a major threat in all developing countries including India. Also, water is facing a severe shortage problem all over the world. It has been predicted that by 2035, water shortage will be one of the most serious political and social issues in many developing countries. Being a basic necessity for life, water requires special attention for its conservation and/or treatment of wastewater. Although the degradation of all …
Published in Journal of Alternate Energy Sources & Technologies · Vol. 14, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 27–33 Read article
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Effect of MoO3 as a Promoter in Cu-Mgo-Al2O3 (Hydrotalcite like Precursor) Catalyst for the Vapour Phase Hydrogenation of Cinnamaldehyde
Abstract: An attempt has been made to study the role of MoO3 as promoterin Cu-MgO-Al2O3 (hydrotalcite like precursor) for the hydrogenation of cinnamaldehyde in vapour phase at atmospheric pressure. It is interesting to note that the MoO3 addition plays an important role in maintaining enhanced activity and stability of the catalyst by avoiding agglomeration of Cu species during the time on stream study. The discrepancy in the catalysts was clearly monitored …
Published in Journal of Catalyst & Catalysis · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 27–32 Read article
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Effect of catalyst and methanol on synthesis of methyl esters from used cooking oil
Abstract: Due to depletion in the fossil fuels and the increase of energy usage, the rapid depletion of fossil fuel is accelerated. Therefore, using renewable energy is a key solution to the problem of fossil fuel depletion. There are several resources of renewable energy like geothermal energy, solar energy, and biofuels. Biodiesel is a fatty acid alkyl ester made from renewable resources such as used cooking oil. The attractiveness of biodiesel …
Published in Journal of Catalyst & Catalysis · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 42–51 Read article
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Catalytic Activity Advancements in Organometallic Chemistry
Abstract: Organometallic chemistry is essential to catalysis and synthesis, helping to shape a wide range of chemical reactions. The study of the interactions between organic compounds and metal elements is known as organometallic chemistry. Modern synthetic chemistry and catalysis have been greatly influenced by the field of organometallic chemistry. It entails the investigation of substances that have metal-carbon bonds because they can have special catalytic and reactive qualities. Applications for these …
Published in Journal of Catalyst & Catalysis · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 10–25 Read article
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Heterogeneous vs. Homogeneous Catalysis: Comparative Insights and Breakthroughs
Abstract: Catalysis, a pivotal process in chemical reactions, can be classified into two main types: heterogeneous and homogeneous catalysis. This comparative analysis delves into the distinctions, advantages, and breakthroughs in both domains. Heterogeneous catalysis, involving catalysts in a different phase than the reactants, is characterized by ease of separation and catalyst recovery, making it industrially favorable. Conversely, homogeneous catalysis, where catalysts and reactants share the same phase, offers superior selectivity and …
Published in Journal of Catalyst & Catalysis · Vol. 10, Issue 3, 2023 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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Enhanced Thermal Conductivity of Polyaniline Nanofluids Synthesized using CuCl2 as Catalyst
Abstract: AbstractThe development of nanofluids for enhancing the heat transfer properties over the conventional fluids is mainly hindered by a vital issue of dispersion stability and hence is being explored in the present work. In the present study, Copper Polyaniline nanoparticle was synthesized by the oxidative polymerization method using CuCl2 as a catalyst. The characterization of Copper Polyaniline was performed. The sizes of nanoparticles were found to be within 7.24 nm …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 20–40 Read article