The Economics of Biodiesel Production: A Review

Alaekwe, Ikenna obiora, Okolo, Ikenna Kingsley, Mojekwu, Okwuchukwu Emmanuel, Aniero, Chukwuemeka Jude

Abstract


Biodiesel is a renewable fuel that is usually narrowly defined as esters of lower alcohol and fatty acids, where the fatty acids are derived from vegetable oil, animal fat, or tallow. Biodiesel is sometimes called fatty acid methyl esters (FAME).

The chemistry involved in biodiesel production, pollution as well as advantages of biodiesel over fossil fuel will be discussed.

Key words: Biodiesel, Economics, Chemistry, Renewable energy.

 


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