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Lipase catalysed transesterification of vegetable oils — A comparative study in batch and tubular reactors

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Lipozyme catalysed transesterification of castor and coconut oils are studied in batch and tubular recycle reactors and the advantages of latter over the former reactor for this reaction are described

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  1. Alchemie Research Centre, Thane-Belapur Road, P O Box 155, 400601, Thane, Maharashtra, India

    D. Mukesh, A. A. Banerji, R. Newadkar & H. S. Bevinakatti

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Mukesh, D., Banerji, A.A., Newadkar, R. et al. Lipase catalysed transesterification of vegetable oils — A comparative study in batch and tubular reactors. Biotechnol Lett 15, 77–82 (1993). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00131557

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