Research Article

Production of Biodiesel from Nonedible Parkia biglobosa Oil under Acidic Condition

Table 4

Optimum reaction conditions for the production of the biodiesel.

FactorsOptimum conditions

Methanol-to-oil molar ratio6 : 1
Reaction temperature (°C)65
Catalyst concentration (wt%)3
Reaction time (h)1.5
Biodiesel yield (%)93.4