Teaching the nature of science through biodiesel synthesis from waste cooking oil: a literature review with experimental insights
| dc.contributor.author | Peña Martínez, Juan | |
| dc.contributor.author | Beltrán-Martínez, Jessica | |
| dc.contributor.author | Cano Ortiz, Ana | |
| dc.contributor.author | Rosales Conrado, Noelia | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2025-06-02T10:41:55Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2025-06-02T10:41:55Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2025 | |
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| dc.description.abstract | This work reviews the use of biodiesel synthesis experiments in science education, emphasising their potential for explicit nature of science (NOS) teaching. Through a literature review and experimental insights, it highlights how transesterification of waste cooking oil (WCO) with a basic catalyst can serve as an educational tool. While biodiesel reaction conditions are well-documented, this study presents them in a pedagogical context. Simple viscosity and density measurements illustrate empirical analysis, while a design of experiments (DoE) approach using a Hadamard matrix introduces systematic optimisation and scientific reasoning. By integrating biodiesel synthesis with explicit NOS instruction, this work provides educators with a framework to foster critical thinking and a deeper understanding of scientific inquiry. Additionally, this approach aligns with green chemistry principles and resource efficiency, reinforcing the broader relevance of sustainable chemistry. | |
| dc.description.department | Depto. de Didáctica de las Ciencias Experimentales , Sociales y Matemáticas | |
| dc.description.faculty | Fac. de Educación | |
| dc.description.refereed | TRUE | |
| dc.description.status | pub | |
| dc.identifier.citation | Peña-Martínez, J., Beltrán-Martínez, J., Cano-Ortiz, A., & Rosales-Conrado, N. (2025). Teaching the Nature of Science Through Biodiesel Synthesis from Waste Cooking Oil: A Literature Review with Experimental Insights. Sustainable Chemistry, 6(2), 15. https://doi.org/10.3390/suschem6020015 | |
| dc.identifier.doi | 10.3390/suschem6020015 | |
| dc.identifier.issn | 2673-4079 | |
| dc.identifier.officialurl | https://doi.org/10.3390/suschem6020015 | |
| dc.identifier.relatedurl | https://www.mdpi.com/2673-4079/6/2/15 | |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14352/120753 | |
| dc.issue.number | 15 | |
| dc.journal.title | Sustainable Chemistry | |
| dc.language.iso | eng | |
| dc.publisher | Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) | |
| dc.rights | Attribution 4.0 International | en |
| dc.rights.accessRights | open access | |
| dc.rights.uri | http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ | |
| dc.subject.cdu | 372.85 | |
| dc.subject.cdu | 37.02 | |
| dc.subject.cdu | 665 | |
| dc.subject.cdu | 001.891.5 | |
| dc.subject.keyword | Sustainable chemistry education | |
| dc.subject.keyword | Biodiesel | |
| dc.subject.keyword | Waste cooking oils | |
| dc.subject.keyword | Nature of science | |
| dc.subject.ucm | Ciencias Sociales | |
| dc.subject.ucm | Enseñanza de las ciencias | |
| dc.subject.ucm | Aceites y grasas | |
| dc.subject.ucm | Educación | |
| dc.subject.ucm | Química | |
| dc.subject.unesco | 23 Química | |
| dc.subject.unesco | 5801.07 Métodos Pedagógicos | |
| dc.title | Teaching the nature of science through biodiesel synthesis from waste cooking oil: a literature review with experimental insights | |
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