Research
Title : | Novel Ionic Liquid based Nano-photocatalytic Conversion of WCO into Biodiesel and Triacetin under Synergic Effects of Cavitation & Microwave: A Holistic Technique for Improved Economics with Reduced Damage to Environment and Safety |
Area of research : | Engineering Sciences |
Focus area : | Chemical Engineering |
Principal Investigator : | Dr. Dipesh Shikchand Patle, Assistant Professor, Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technolgy, Allahabad Campus, Teliarganj |
Timeline Start Year : | 2023 |
Timeline End Year : | 2025 |
Contact info : | dipesh.patle@gmail.com |
Details
Executive Summary : | Biodiesel is a promising alternative to petro-diesel due to its favorable properties. India consumes 850 x107 litres of diesel per month, and a 5% blend is required for biodiesel production. A 110 x107 litre biodiesel can be produced from 140 x107 WCO collected annually. Using WCO for biodiesel synthesis can reduce costs and environmental contamination. This work aims to develop a novel IL-based nano-photocatalyst for biodiesel production, develop an experimental setup for microwave-ultrasound assisted transesterification, investigate the effect of process parameters on biodiesel yield, estimate kinetic and thermodynamic parameters, analyze biodiesel properties, and design a continuous biodiesel production process based on economic, environmental, and safety criteria. |
Co-PI: | Dr. Pundlik Rambhau Bhagat, Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT), Dr. Sushil Kumar , Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technolgy |
Total Budget (INR): | 46,55,138 |
Organizations involved
Implementing Agency : | Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technolgy Funding Agency :Science and Engineering Research Board(SERB) | Department of Science & Technology(DST) |