Influence of the catalytic activity of MgO catalyst on the comparative studies of Schlichera oleosa, Michelia champaca and Putranjiva based biodiesel and its blend with ethanol-diesel

The aim of this study to produce the high yield of biodiesel (87%) by transesterfication of bio oil with methanol using pre-treated catalytic activity of MgO. In this study 0.1 g of MgO, 4 g Methanol and 20 ml bio oil are used at 60 °C for 10 h. 87% of biodiesel yield were obtained. Blend of bio oil biodiesel with ethanol and diesel fuel were done by inline blending method in different proportions in volume basis. The blending of SED2, MED2 and PED 2 has improved the property of fuel, higher load carrying capacity, low temperature (approx.-14 °C), oxidation stability (2 h), and fluidity (2.1, 4.8, and 3.5) resistance to corrosion of engine. The aim of the study is to enhance the physicochemical properties of blended biodiesel by using small amount of catalyst.