Biofuels & Biobased Materials
Typical Applications
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Biodiesel (FAME) production
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Biobased ester synthesis
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Purification of biobased intermediates
Corresponding Products & Uses
Potassium Methylate (KM32)
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Use: Alkoxide catalyst for transesterification in biodiesel production
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Process Scenario: Reaction of vegetable oils or waste oils with methanol to produce FAME
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Key Advantages:
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Strong basicity enabling high reaction rates
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Methanolic solution, ready-to-use and suitable for continuous processing
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Sodium Methylate (NM30)
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Use: Widely used alkaline catalyst in industrial biodiesel plants
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Process Scenario: Large-scale continuous transesterification systems
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Key Advantages:
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Proven industrial technology with stable performance
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Cost-efficient for high-throughput production
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Potassium Carbonate (K₂CO₃)
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Use: Neutralization and purification of crude glycerol
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Process Scenario: Deacidification and pH adjustment during biodiesel byproduct refining
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Key Advantages:
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Mild alkalinity (pH 10–11)
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Avoids introduction of strongly corrosive bases, facilitating downstream purification
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