OPTIMUM PRODUCTION OF BIFUNCTIONAL CATALYST BLEND FOR BIODIESEL PRODUCTION

ABSTRACT

An optimum bifunctional catalyst was formulated from a blend of Cow-horn, Anthill and pawpaw stem. The D-optimal mixture experimental design was utilized to determine the component ratios (Cow-horn, Anthill, and Pawpaw stem) in a mixture aiming to achieve desired responses (surface area). The experimental responses were fitted on a Scheffe cubic model, representing the surface response of a heterogeneous solid catalyst blend. The models underwent statistical evaluation through standard design estimation and verified experimental, comparing predicted responses to conducted experiments. ANOVA was used on significant statistical validation. The models established was utilized in evaluating the impact of the proportions of constituent mixture on response surface. It was noticed to achieve the largest surface area involves a good amount of Cow horn, although certain compositions could be Recommended for more efficient of material waste. At the end, conducted optimization increases the use of Cow-horn, Anthill, and Pawpaw stem. This study provides valuable insights for experimental design and the use of similar material waste in the production of catalyst blends.