Biodiesel is a renewable, biodegradable fuel produced from vegetable oils, animal fats or waste cooking oil.
It is a cleaner alternative to petroleum diesel that can be used in existing engines.
Biodiesel is most commonly produced by transesterification, where oils or fats react with an alcohol (usually methanol) in the presence of a catalyst to form fatty acid methyl esters (biodiesel) and glycerol as a byproduct.
Feedstocks include soybean, palm, jatropha and used cooking oil. Biodiesel reduces emissions and supports energy independence.
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Branch | Chemical Engineering (CHE) |
| Topic Type | Technical Seminar / Project Report |
| Difficulty | Intermediate – Advanced |
| Best For | Final-year BTech seminars & presentations |
| Includes | Explanation, key points, FAQs & references |