Table 2 Factors affecting the transesterification reaction for biodiesel production.

From: Valorization of marble sludge waste in biodiesel production using a central composite design

Factors

Ranges

Minimum

Maximum

A: Reaction time (h)

1

4

B: Reaction temperature (℃)

50

70

C: Methanol-to-oil molar ratio (M/O)

5

20

D: Catalyst concentration (wt%)

1

5