Data on Biodiesel Synthesis From Low Cost Biomass Wastes and Its Cost Assesment Inducing Process Optimization

This study employed low cost biomass wastes for the synthesis of biodiesel that is cost effective and environmentally friendly. The major raw material (Oil) was obtained by steam distillation (SD) from Croton heliotropiifolius Kunth leaves (CHKL), and was characterized for it aptness for biodiesel production. Dwarft green coconut husk ash (DGCHA) was used as bio-adsorbent for acid value reduction of the Croton heliotropiifolius Kunth leaves oil (CHKLO). A new novel highly potassium based catalyst was derived from Karpuravalli banana peels (KBP), calcined, and was characterized using TGA, ZETA, FTIR, SEM-EDX, XRF-FS, and BET analysis. Biodiesel was synthesised in using a microwaves assisted method, and was characterized and compared with recommended standard. The catalytic strength of the calcined Karpuravalli banana peels powder (CKBPP) was tested using reusability test, and the cost evaluation of production was estimated.