Scientists have developed a superhydrophobic catalyst that enhances biodiesel production efficiency by being water-repellent, effectively cutting production costs.
About Superhydrophic catalyst:
- This catalyst is derived from biomass, specifically cellulose, making it ecologically abundant, affordable, and reusable.
- It presents a sustainable alternative to materials like graphene and carbon nanotubes.
- Its superhydrophobic nature allows it to withstand water, a by-product of biodiesel production, thus preventing the poisoning of its active sites by water.
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