Determination of the Properties and Potentials of Hybrid Vegetable Oil from Nigerian Origin for Biodiesel Production

Authors- Ayodeji Kolade Oladele, Wunuken Carlos Solomon, Sani Umar Muhammad

Abstract-Rising pump prices, emission legislations and emission of greenhouse gases have prompted the need for a suitable and renewable alternative to petro diesel. Biodiesel, being one of such alternatives needs is characterized by environmental friendliness and fewer emissions; apart from the afore mentioned, it needs to have more improved properties. This research is aimed at determining the properties and potentials of hybrid (Jatropha-Neem) vegetable oil from Nigerian origin for biodiesel production. Jatropha and Neem oils were sourced, characterized and then blended in step percentages of 20%. Together with an equal percentage of both oils, seven samples of hybridized Jatropha-Neem oil mixture were characterized for suplhur and free fatty acid. Characterized samples were considered and the Jatropha-Neem 60:40 oil combination was chosen as the oil feed stock combination for biodiesel transesterification. The choice was ascertained based on fair values of sulphur and Free Fatty Acid (FFA).

DOI: /10.61463/ijset.vol.12.issue4.224