Research Article

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

Table 2

The physical properties of waste shell-derived catalyst.

Physical propertyDerived catalyst
Oyster shellPyramidella shell

Surface area (m2/g)2429
Pore volume (cm3/g)0.040.06
Mean pore diameter (Å)66.0064.15