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Development of Millimetric Particle for Biodiesel Production

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This chapter includes the effect of pH on the gelling behavior, viscosity, rheology, and density of the boehmite suspension prior to the development of millimetric gelled boehmite particles. The shape and size of gelled particles produced from both processes were evaluated using sphericity factor and Tates Law, respectively. In addition, the characteristics of the synthesized particle, such as the structural, morphological, textural properties, were carried out using X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), N2 adsorption–desorption isotherms. The shrinkage (%) of the particle at different preparation steps and the mechanical strength of the particle were also evaluated. The comparison of the particle properties produced from two methods was made to select the suitable method in order for it to be used in subsequent works.

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    Aminul Islam & Pogaku Ravindra

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    Aminul Islam & Pogaku Ravindra

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Islam, A., Ravindra, P. (2017). Development of Millimetric Particle for Biodiesel Production. In: Biodiesel Production with Green Technologies. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-45273-9_4

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