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Faidherbia Albida Role in Green Catalysis for Sustainable Energy

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This study described the chemical engineering technology to signify the utilization of non-edible Faidherbia albida seeds as a promising botanical source for biofuel production, regarding their potential to address both energy needs and environmental concerns. This research offers valuable description into sustainable fuel production technology, along with the objectives to achieve the chemical engineering to develop solutions for a more sustainable future. The utilization of non-edible F. albida as a source for biofuel production, utilized phytonanoctalyst to enhance its catalytic efficiency. F. albida seed oil concentration of 38% (w/w), non-edible feedstock presents a valuable solution for producing high-quality biofuel. The application of an innovative green nanocatalyst of calcium oxide (CaO) and Tamarindus indica pods extract proved beneficial to enhance the transesterification process. The characterization tools such as SEM, EDX, XRD, FTIR, and HPLC were performed. The verification of methyl ester synthesis was confirmed through FTIR and HPLC analysis. The average nanoparticle size was determined 25.93 nm, while the diffraction peaks elaborate the hexagonal polycrystalline structure. This research provides implications for the advancement of biofuel production, explained the vital role of this interdisciplinary catalysis approach to address the global energy challenges and paving the way for a more sustainable future.

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The authors extend their appreciation to the Researchers supporting project number (RSP2024R173), King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

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  1. Department of Botany and Microbiology, College of Science, King Saud University, 11451, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

    Mona S. Alwahibi & Mohamed S. Elshikh

  2. Department of Forestry and Landscape Design, Tashkent State Agrarian University, 2 A., Universitet Str., Kibray District, 100700, Tashkent, Region, Uzbekistan

    Trobjon Makhkamov

  3. Department of Ecology and Botany, Andijan State University, 129, Universitet Str., 170100, Andijan, Uzbekistan

    Akramjon Yuldashev

  4. Department of Technology of Storage and Processing of Agricultural Products, Tashkent State Agrarian University, 2 A., Universitet Str., Kibray District, 100700, Tashkent, Tashkent Region, Uzbekistan

    Sokhib Islamov

  5. Department of Botany and Plant Physiology, National University of Uzbekistan, 4 University Street, 100174, Tashkent, Uzbekistan

    Dilnoza Sotiboldiyeva

  6. Department of Botany, Termez State University, B. Avlod 43, 190100, Termez, Uzbekistan

    Abdusamat Begmatov

  7. Department of Botany and Plant Physiology, Baku State University, Baku, Azerbaijan

    Afat O. Mammadova

  8. Department of Chemical Engineering, Gregory University, P.M.B 1012 Uturu Abia State, Uturu, Nigeria

    Christian O. Asadu & Umeagukwu Emmanuel Okwudili

  9. Department of Agronomy Sciences, Faculty of Agriculture and Environment, Agriculture University of Tirana, Tirana, Albania

    Jonida Biturku

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Research Highlights

• Nanocatalysts synthesized from non-edible Faidherbia albida exhibit significantly enhanced catalytic activity.

• Faidherbia albida seeds for nanocatalyst production offers a sustainable and cost-effective.

• Nanocatalysts demonstrates promising results in optimizing biofuel production.

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Alwahibi, M.S., Elshikh, M.S., Makhkamov, T. et al. Faidherbia Albida Role in Green Catalysis for Sustainable Energy. Catal Lett (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10562-024-04677-z

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