Kinetic modelling of the production of methyl oleate by Celite® supported lipase sol–gels

This study illustrates the benefits of Celite® supported lipase sol–gels for the transesterification of triolein to produce methyl oleate. A ping–pong bi–bi kinetic model was developed and validated taking into account the inhibition effects of methanol and glycerol as well as the effect of temperature. Although initial reaction rate models are useful for predicting the kinetics in the absence of products, a kinetic model beyond the initial …