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Supported catalyst systems and method of making biodiesel products using such catalysts

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OSTI ID:1223709

A heterogeneous catalyst system, a method of preparing the catalyst system and a method of forming a biodiesel product via transesterification reactions using the catalyst system is disclosed. The catalyst system according to one aspect of the present disclosure represents a class of supported mixed metal oxides that include at least calcium oxide and another metal oxide deposited on a lanthanum oxide or cerium oxide support. Preferably, the catalysts include CaO--CeO.sub.2ZLa.sub.2O.sub.3 or CaO--La.sub.2O.sub.3/CeO.sub.2. Optionally, the catalyst may further include additional metal oxides, such as CaO--La.sub.2O.sub.3--GdOxZLa.sub.2O.sub.3.

Research Organization:
Wayne State University, Detroit, MI (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
Assignee:
Wayne State University (Detroit, MI)
Patent Number(s):
9,162,212
Application Number:
13/255,305
OSTI ID:
1223709
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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