Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember, Indonesia
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@article{IJRED62246, author = {Indah Purnamasari and Suprapto Suprapto and Mahfud Mahfud}, title = {New Alternative Biodiesel (Fatty Acid Butyl Ester) Production using Microwave-Assisted Transesterification: Kinetics and FCCD Optimization}, journal = {International Journal of Renewable Energy Development}, volume = {0}, number = {0}, year = {2026}, keywords = {Microwave-assisted transesterification; Fatty acid butyl esters (FABE); Alternative biodiesel; Coconut oil; Butanolysis; Kinetic study; FCCD optimization; Renewable energy}, abstract = {Microwave-assisted transesterification represents a promising intensification strategy for sustainable biodiesel production due to its rapid volumetric heating and enhanced reaction kinetics. This study reports the production of a new alternative biodiesel, fatty acid butyl esters (FABE), from coconut oil via microwave-assisted butanolysis, offering an alternative to conventional methanol- or ethanol-based systems. The use of butanol is particularly advantageous for coconut oil, which is rich in medium-chain fatty acids, as it produces longer-chain esters that improve fuel properties and handling characteristics. Process optimization was performed using a Face-centered Central Composite Design (FCCD) under microwave irradiation, with reaction time, temperature, and alcohol-to-oil molar ratio as key variables. Under optimal conditions, a high FABE yield of approximately 98% was achieved in less than three minutes, demonstrating substantial process intensification compared to conventional heating methods. Kinetic analysis indicated second-order reaction behavior, reflecting efficient microwave energy coupling and improved mass transfer during transesterification. Fuel property evaluation showed that the produced FABE complied with the Indonesian National Standard (SNI 7182:2015), confirming its suitability for practical biodiesel applications. Overall, this study demonstrates that microwave-assisted butanolysis is an effective and rapid route for producing high-quality coconut oil–based FABE, supporting biodiesel diversification and the development of renewable energy systems based on locally available feedstocks.}, doi = {10.61435/ijred.2026.62246}, url = {https://ijred.cbiore.id/index.php/ijred/article/view/62246} }
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