초록
Babassu biodiesel was obtained by ethanolysis using Burkholderia cepacia lipase immobilized on SiO<SUB>2</SUB>-PVA as catalyst in microwave reactor. The effect of temperature and the ethanol-to-oil molar ratio on the biodiesel yield was studied using rotational central composite design (CCD). Under optimal conditions, full conversion was attained at a reaction time of 10h. The purified product contained no glycerol-bound compounds, as verified by <SUP>1</SUP>H NMR. In addition, other properties, such as specific gravity (870kgm<SUP>-3</SUP>) and viscosity (4.2mm<SUP>2</SUP>s<SUP>-1</SUP>), are in accordance with standard fuel specifications.