Biodiesel Basics

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Biodiesel - Fuel of the Future?

Many believe that biodiesel fuel is the wave of the future

Country singer Willie Nelson thinks so - he now has his own line of biodiesel fuel.

If you are not sure what this new fuel of the future is, read on to discover the basics of biodiesel and why many people feel it is truly the fuel of the future

Biodiesel fuel is produced domestically and is made from renewable resources 

This is good news for the United States and good news for the environment. This new type of environmentally friendly fuel does not contain petroleum, but can be mixed with petroleum to create a type of useful blend.

In addition, it can be used in diesel engines, unlike regular unleaded gasoline. It does not need modification. Perhaps the best part of biodiesel fuel is that it is very easy to use, is nontoxic and it is completely biodegradable.

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What is Transesterification? 

Transesterification is the process by which biodiesel fuel is made using certain chemical components. More simply put, this process occurs when glycerin is taken away or separate from fat or vegetable oil. When this process is complete, it gives you methyl, glycerin (the same stuff used in soap) and esters, which is the chemical name used for biodiesel.

What can biodiesel do for the future? 

It is better for the humans and animals:  This makes biodiesel a good choice for the future and future generations. It is non-toxic and very biodegradable. This is easier on the health of humans and on animals and marine life. It w will not kill fish as regular fuel does.

This is the first alternative fuel to be approved by the Clean Air Act. Biodiesel lets off less unburned hydrocarbons, carbon monoxide and other dangerous particles and chemicals.

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Have an opinion on biodiesel? 

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chemrat wrote...

Nice lens! I'm a big fan of biodiesel as you describe it. Some biodiesel comes from purpose-grown plants that competes with food, and is destroying rain forest etc. in the tropics, rather than from waste vegetable oil. So, it is important to make note of the source of the biodiesel. I discuss this on my blog, greenchemistry.wordpress.com. I'm lens rolling you at my group- sustainability. Best wishes!

ReplyPosted May 18, 2008

www.WorldPeaceEmerging.com wrote...

Hey Philly Guy, This is an awesome lens', I am an author of a book called The Rise of biodiesel maybe you've heard of it maybe not, doesn't really matter. I just wanted to say that all your content is right on and I give it a 5 Star Rating. Rock On! -Nate

ReplyPosted July 20, 2007