Abstract:
In this paper,pulp & paper sludge biochar is used as a carrier to prepare a solid base catalyst and applied to the preparation of biodiesel. The physicochemical properties of the catalyst were analyzed by thermogravimetric analysis(TGA),scanning electron microscope & energy dispersive spectrometer(SEM-EDS),Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy(FTIR),X-ray diffraction(XRD),N2adsorption/desorption and CO2-TPD for characterization. The results show that 30K/PPSB-600 has the highest total alkalinity,and it has excellent catalytic activity(maximum biodiesel yield is 98.5%). In addition,the stability and reusability of the catalyst were also examined. After 8 times of repeated use,the catalyst still has high catalytic activity(biodiesel yield is 80%). The small amount of catalyst deactivation is mainly due to the loss of K+ions.