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Seagas: Evaluating the Biodiesel Potential of Local Seaweed Species Kappaphycus Alvarezii and Eucheuma sp

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  • Ylaiza Fayne C. Delos Reyes

    (Cor Jesu College Inc., Philippines)

  • Cleford Jay D. Bacan

    (Cor Jesu College Inc., Philippines)

  • Kerby Boy Sultan

    (Cor Jesu College Inc., Philippines)

  • Trixie Mia P. Rebuta

    (Cor Jesu College Inc., Philippines)

  • Aaliyah Martine J. Estember

    (Cor Jesu College Inc., Philippines)

  • Allyza Pearl Baroy

    (Cor Jesu College Inc., Philippines)

  • Queen Margarette Ayaron

    (Cor Jesu College Inc., Philippines)

  • Eshymyl Frya Retes

    (Cor Jesu College Inc., Philippines)

  • Gee William G. Apura

    (Cor Jesu College Inc., Philippines)

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The study evaluated the biodiesel quality of two local seaweed species, Kappaphycus alvarezii and Eucheuma sp., in terms of density, viscosity, flash point, and combustion efficiency. Biodiesel samples were produced and tested under an alternative laboratory setup, with measurements taken across three replicates. K. alvarezii biodiesel exhibited a density of 0.88 g/cm³, viscosity of 4.80 cSt, flash point of 131°C, and combustion efficiency of 98.40%, while Eucheuma sp. biodiesel showed a density of 0.88 g/cm³, viscosity of 5.02 cSt, flash point of 0.88°C, and combustion efficiency of 98.00%. Comparisons with commercial diesel, which had a density of 0.85 g/cm³, viscosity of 3.50 cSt, flash point of 60°C, and combustion efficiency of 99.00%, revealed statistically significant differences in all parameters (p

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  • Ylaiza Fayne C. Delos Reyes & Cleford Jay D. Bacan & Kerby Boy Sultan & Trixie Mia P. Rebuta & Aaliyah Martine J. Estember & Allyza Pearl Baroy & Queen Margarette Ayaron & Eshymyl Frya Retes & Gee Wil, 2025. "Seagas: Evaluating the Biodiesel Potential of Local Seaweed Species Kappaphycus Alvarezii and Eucheuma sp," International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation, International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI), vol. 12(4), pages 320-341, April.
    • Handle: RePEc:bjc:journl:v:12:y:2025:i:4:p:320-341
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