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Synthesis of Sulfated and CaO-Modified UiO-66 Bifunctional Catalysts from Zircon Sand for Conversion of Waste Cooking Oil Pasaribu, Marvin Horale; Agnestisia, Retno; Pratika, Remi Ayu; Toepak, Erwin Prasetya; Karelius , Karelius
Chempublish Journal Vol. 10 No. 1 (2026): Chempublish Journal (January - June)
Publisher : Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science and Technology Universitas Jambi

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22437/chp.v10i1.49575

Abstract

Zircon-based UiO-66 metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) were synthesized from Central Kalimantan zircon sand and modified into bifunctional catalysts for two-step biodiesel production from waste cooking oil (WCO). Zirconium oxychloride (ZrOCl₂·8H₂O), obtained via acid leaching of zircon sand, served as the precursor for solvothermal UiO-66 synthesis using terephthalic acid (H₂BDC) as a linker. Post-synthetic modifications yielded sulfated UiO-66 (UiO-66/SO₄) as an acid catalyst and CaO-modified UiO-66 (UiO-66/CaO) as a base catalyst. XRD analysis displayed sharp reflections at 2θ = 7.4°, 8.5°, 25.8°, and 30.8° for UiO-66, with additional peaks at 17.7°, 33.8°, and 46.8° corresponding to CaO and Ca(OH)₂ phases, and a new band at 1114 cm-1 confirming sulfate incorporation—indicating successful formation of acid–base composite structures. Catalytic tests were conducted at varying catalyst loadings of 0.25%, 0.5%, and 0.75%. The UiO-66/SO₄ catalyst achieved the highest esterification efficiency at 0.5% loading, reducing the free fatty acid (FFA) content by 51.7%. Similarly, UiO-66/CaO exhibited optimum transesterification activity at 0.5% loading, yielding 61.82% biodiesel. FTIR spectra of the products confirmed fatty acid methyl ester (FAME) formation with characteristic C=O (1744 cm-1), C–O (1165, 1031 cm-1), and CH₃ (1456 cm-1) vibrations. These results demonstrate that zircon-sand-derived UiO-66 catalysts possess excellent structural stability, synergistic acid–base functionality, and strong catalytic efficiency, providing a sustainable pathway for biodiesel production from waste cooking oil
Co-Authors Abdul Hadjranul Fatah Abdul Hadjranul Fatah Abed Nego Purba Abudarin Abudarin Abudarin, Abudarin Adventus Panda AGUS HARYONO Akhmad Damsyik Akhmad Damsyik Alfanaar, Rokiy Ansori Rahman Ariska, Risya Arum, Diah Panjar Ayuchecaria, Noverda Charles, Adrian Chuchita Damsyik, Akhmad Deni Shidqi Khaerudini Desimaria Panjaitan Dessy Analinta Dewi, Sintia Ayu Diah Ayu Pramoda Wardani Dicky Perwira Ompusunggu Edy Prasetyo Eka Jhonatan Krissilvio Erwin Prasetya Toepak Erwin Prasetya Toepak Erwin Prasetya Toepak Erwin Prasetya Toepak F. Adany Frans Grovy Naibaho Gabriela Elsandika Hakim, Muh. Supwatul I Made Sadiana, I Made I Nyoman Sudyana I Nyoman Sudyana I Nyoman Sudyana I Nyoman, Sudyana, Ilham Maulana Indri Susanti Iqbal, Rendy Muhamad Ivan Permana Putra Jumiati Jumiati Junita Dongoran Karelius , Karelius Karelius Karelius Karelius Karelius Karelius Karelius Karelius, Karelius Krissilvio, Eka Jhonatan Lumbantoruan, Lidia Amelia Marvin Horale Pasaribu Midun Efendi Patar Sihombing Mokhamat Ariefin Muhamad Iqbal, Rendy Muhammad Irmawan Narsito Narsito Noer Komari Nyahu Rumbang Oksal, Efriyana Okta Prianus Prianus, Okta Purba, Abed Nego Rahayu, Putri Rasidah Rasidah, Rasidah Razikin, Syahrul Remi Ayu Pratika Rendy Muhamad Iqbal Rendy Muhamad Iqbal Rendy Muhamad Iqbal Riandy Putra Risfiah Ruli Cahyani Rizki Rachmad Saputra Rizkita, Aden Dhana Sinaga, Tiara Cristy Agatha Siswo Siswo Soaloon Sinaga Sri Yulandari Simangunsong Sudyana, I Nyoman Sugeng Mashabhi sunardi sunardi Sunardi Sunardi Suni, Muhammad Ikhwan Suyanta Suyanta Tampubolon, Mulani Jeni Lestari Togatorop, Hanna Esrani Wahyu Nugroho Wahyu Supriyati Wayan Adhi Nareyasa Whendy Trissan Widya Krestina, Luqman Hakim, Dyah Ayu Pramoda Wardani, Wulandari, Ika Octavia Yanetri Asi Nion, Yanetri Asi Yuliana Yuliana Yuliana Zimon Pereiz