Research Article

Oyster and Pyramidella Shells as Heterogeneous Catalysts for the Microwave-Assisted Biodiesel Production from Jatropha curcas Oil

Table 1

Chemical compositions of waste shell-derived catalyst.

CompoundConcentration (wt%)
Oyster shellPyramidella shell

CaO93.8394.30
SiO22.713.29
MgO1.180.48
Al2O30.780.43
Na2O0.500.34
Fe2O30.240.27
SrO0.230.37
TeO20.130.14
LOI0.400.38