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Synthesis Of Calcium Oxide From River Snail Shell As A Catalyst In Production Of Biodiesel, Sasiprapha Kaewdang, Rotjapun Nirunsin
Synthesis Of Calcium Oxide From River Snail Shell As A Catalyst In Production Of Biodiesel, Sasiprapha Kaewdang, Rotjapun Nirunsin
Applied Environmental Research
This research studied synthesis of calcium oxide from river snail shells by calcination at 700,800 and 900 °C for 4 h, and its subsequent use as a catalyst for biodiesel production. The calciumoxide fraction in calcined river snail shell was analyzed by X-ray fluorescence (XRF), X-ray diffraction (XRD) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The XRF result showed calciumoxide levels of 59.499 %, 70.113 % and 73.88 1%, respectively, at corresponding calcination temperatures of 700, 800 and 900 °C. The SEMimages revealed porous, rough, and fragile surfaces which became agglomerated at elevated temperatures. The calcium oxide obtained from each calcination temperature …