Question

Find at least one source from the primary literature about the preparation of biodiesel

from any source of fat or oil. Integrate a summary of any relevant information in this

paper into your introduction.

Answer 1

Manufacturing of Biodiesel From SOY

Soy has been a popular biofuel for several years now. In a process called trans-sterification, producers squeeze the oil from seeds and use it in products such as biodiesel and jet fuel. It is a relatively easy and inexpensive rendering process. Crops like soybeans are dietary staples to many people, and researchers are reluctant to rely too heavily on traditional food crops as fuel sources. The seed oil that goes in a gas tank could have gone to someone’s stomach, and it may prove difficult to say one destination is more valuable than the other. While soy is used widely, it is not as popular as corn or sugar cane, nor does it have the number of resources that cellulose or algae provide. This makes it a short-term solution that deserves attention, but not a higher spot on the list.