HETEROGENEOUS CATALYST FOR TRANSESTERIFICATION AND METHOD OF PREPARING SAME

摘要

A transesterification catalyst that is heterogeneous and a method for preparing said transesterification catalyst are provided. The catalyst can be used in a variety of transesterification reactor configurations including CSTR (continuous stirred tank reactors), ebullated (or ebullating) beds or any other fluidized bed reactors, and PFR (plug flow, fixed bed reactors). The catalyst can be used for manufacturing commercial grade biodiesel, biolubricants and glycerin.

主权项

1. A compound having the formula:
ZxQyPOnMH20, wherein: Z is selected from the group consisting of potassium, sodium and lithium, Q is selected from the group consisting of calcium, magnesium and barium, x is a rational number in the range from 0.5 to 4, y is a rational integer in the range from 2 to 8, n is a rational integer in the range from 4 to 8, and M is a ceramic substrate;and wherein the compound is a transesterification catalyst.