SYNTHESIS OF BIODIESEL USING ALKALI ION CONDUCTIVE CERAMIC MEMBRANES

摘要

Methods and apparatus for synthesizing biodiesel (40) using alkali alkoxide (30) generated on-site using an electrochemical process are disclosed. The apparatus and methods are disclosed to converting alkali salts of glycerine into glycerine and thereby facilitate the separation of clean glycerine (72) from biodiesel (70). These methods are enabled by the use of alkali ion conductive ceramic membranes (16 and 42) in electrolytic cells (12 and 14).