Triglycerides from palm oil are added to ethanol in the production of biodiesel.
The enzyme lipase can be used as a catalyst in the production of biodiesel.
This process is shown in the diagram below.
Part of a datasheet for the enzyme lipase is shown below.
breakdown of palm oil.
Palm oil, ethanol and lipase were put into a reaction chamber. At suitable time
intervals, samples were taken. The production of glycerol was measured.
(a) In this investigation the temperature and pH were controlled.
(i) Using the information given, suggest a suitable value for the temperature and
pH. Describe how each of these could be controlled.
Temperature value .............................................
How temperature could be controlled
pH value ...................................................................
How pH could be controlled