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Biodiesel
Biodiesel is a renewable, biodegradable fuel made from organic sources such as vegetable oils, animal fats, or recycled cooking oil. It is produced through a process called transesterification, which involves reacting these feedstocks with an alcohol (usually methanol or ethanol) and a catalyst to produce biodiesel and glycerol as a byproduct. Biodiesel is commonly blended with traditional diesel fuel and used in diesel engines without the need for engine modifications.
Benefits of Biodiesel
Industries that Use Biodiesel
Transportation
Biodiesel is used as a transportation fuel, especially in diesel
vehicles such as trucks, buses, and cars. It can be blended with traditional diesel in various proportions.
Benefits to Companies Using Biodiesel
1.
Environmental Compliance
2.
Reduce Carbon Footprint
3.
Energy Security
4.
Market Differentiation
5.
Government Incentives
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"It's very important that we expand our use of clean energy and make a long-term commitment to it. Biodiesel and ethanol are better for the environment and for the air we breathe. The use of biodiesel is a positive step toward minimizing pollutive emissions and greenhouse gases. By focusing on school buses, we can affect the health and wellbeing of the people most susceptible to that pollution - our children - today."
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History of Biodiesel
The concept of using vegetable oils as a fuel dates back to the late 19th century.
However, the modern biodiesel industry emerged in the late 20th century. The first significant developments occurred in the 1970s and 1980s, driven by concerns about energy security and environmental sustainability. The biodiesel industry has grown steadily since then, with advancements in technology and increased awareness of the environmental impact of traditional fossil fuels.