Shahd Abdullah Alamri

Ms. Shahd Abdullah Alamri


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Academic Career Length

2Years (2025-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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13 February 2025 in Processes
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BABasem Al Alwan
Basem Al Alwan
SAShahd Abdullah Alamri
Shahd Abdullah Alamri
AJAtef El Jery
Atef El Jery
MSMumtaj Shah
Mumtaj Shah
TSTaher Sahlabji
Taher Sahlabji
This study introduces an innovative way to use calcium oxide (CaO) derived from mussel shells as a catalyst support for biodiesel production. Several transition metals, including Ni, Ag, Mo, Co, and W were loaded on the aforementioned support to synthesize mono-metallic and bi-metallic catalysts using the wet impregnation method. Microwave technology was utilized to accelerate reactions and improve efficiency. Characterization techniques such as BET, SEM/EDX, and XRD confirmed the successful incorporation of metals into the catalyst structure. The prepared catalysts, Mussel(Ni), Mussel(Ni-W), Mussel(Ni-Ag), Mussel(Ni-Mo), and Mussel(Ni-Co), were evaluated to investigate the catalytic performance for biodiesel production from corn oil under different conditions such as microwave powers, catalyst loadings, reaction times, and methanol-to-oil ratios. The combination of mussel-derived catalysts with microwave technology resulted in reduced reaction times and 100% selectivity under conditions of 1.5% catalyst loading, 10 min reaction time, and a methanol-to-oil ratio of 15:1, showcasing the synergistic effects of transition metals. This study highlights the potential of mussel-shell-derived catalysts as a cost-effective and sustainable solution for biodiesel production. By reducing reliance on conventional methods, these findings contribute to clean energy advancements and offer a scalable, environmentally friendly pathway for renewable fuel synthesis.