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Table 4 Storage test results in dark and light conditions

From: Optimization of algal methyl esters using RSM and evaluation of biodiesel storage characteristics

Sargassum myriocystumbiodiesel

Time (days)

0

30

60

90

120

150

In dark condition

      

 Kinematic viscosity (CSt)

2.82

3.4

3.52

3.96

3.98

3.98

 Acid value (mg KOH/g)

0.32

0.33

0.31

0.32

0.34

0.34

In light condition

      

 Kinematic viscosity (CSt)

2.82

4.02

4.95

5.31

6.94

7.89

 Acid value (mg KOH/g)

0.32

0.38

0.49

0.43

0.47

0.52