biodizel
Biodiesel is a type of fuel produced from vegetable oils, animal fats, or recycled grease. It is chemically similar to petroleum diesel but is derived from renewable sources. The process of converting these raw materials into biodiesel is called transesterification, which involves reacting the oil or fat with an alcohol, typically methanol or ethanol, in the presence of a catalyst. This reaction produces fatty acid alkyl esters, which is the primary component of biodiesel, and glycerol as a byproduct.
Biodiesel can be used in diesel engines either in its pure form, known as B100, or blended
The use of biodiesel offers several environmental benefits. It is biodegradable and less toxic than petroleum
However, there are also challenges associated with biodiesel. Its production can compete with food crops for