Biodiesel is a renewable fuel and an ideal alternative to fossil diesel, helping reduce greenhouse gasses while supporting local economies. Edible oils are one of the primary raw materials used for production, yet their high FFA content makes them susceptible to transesterification reactions that lead to saponification.
Thus, researchers have explored non-edible oils and fats as cost-cutting feedstocks for production. In the following article, I’ll explain how the UK is handling this new technology and what we can look forward to.
