Homogeneous catalysts for biodiesel production

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8624073
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13759644

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Non-basic and non-acidic homogeneous catalysts organo-metallic compound of the formula: M(OCH3)x wherein M is B, Na, Mg, K, Ca, Sc, Ti, V, Cr, Mn, Fe, Co, Ni, Cu, Zn, Ga, Ge, Al, Sn, Sb, Mo, Ag, and Cd and x is an integer from 2, 3 or 4 can catalyze transesterification of oils and fats having high free fatty acid content and with an acid number from 0.5 to 20, into biodiesel. B(OCH3)3 and Ge(OCH3)4, having low boiling points, are easily recovered from the biodiesel and glycerol phases and recycled for reuse. Continuous biodiesel production with the novel homogenous catalysts is achieved without the complicated and troublesome steps attendant with conventional processes using base or acid homogeneous catalyst. The high purity biodiesel is produced without acid-base neutralization, water wash, filtration, and solid disposal steps for removing the spent catalyst from the product streams associated with prior techniques.

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CPC CORPORATION TAIWANKAOHSIUNG CITY 81126

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Chang, Jen-Ray Chiayi, TW 7 58
Hong, Cheng-Tsung Chiayi, TW 16 50
Lee, Fu-Ming Katy, US 55 790
Lee, Jeng-Cheng Chiayi, TW 8 29
Lee, Maw-Tien Chiayi, TW 7 34
Lin, Tzong-Bin Chiayi, TW 31 390
Yang, Shih-Chieh Chiayi, TW 3 18

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