Synthesis of Bio Epoxide from Sunflower Oil by In Situ Epoxidation

Muhammad Faid Syahmi Zulkiflee; Mahazmi Burhanuddin Mahadi; Hamzah Hafizuddin Habri; Mohd Jumain Jalil

Authors

Muhammad Faid Syahmi Zulkiflee Chemical Engineering Studies, College of Engineering, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Cawangan Johor, Kampus Pasir Gudang, Malaysia
Mahazmi Burhanuddin Mahadi Chemical Engineering Studies, College of Engineering, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Cawangan Johor, Kampus Pasir Gudang, Malaysia
Hamzah Hafizuddin Habri Chemical Engineering Studies, College of Engineering, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Cawangan Johor, Kampus Pasir Gudang, Malaysia
Mohd Jumain Jalil Chemical Engineering Studies, College of Engineering, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Cawangan Johor, Kampus Pasir Gudang, Malaysia

Keywords:

Bio Epoxide, Sunflower oil, In Situ Epoxidation

Abstract

Depletion of non-renewable resources throughout the years remains the hot topic on the table. One of the solutions available is vegetable oils whereas, in general have similar properties or better than petroleum in terms of viscosity, toxicity, flash point, evaporative loss and biodegradable sources.