Full Title: Climate Tech Book: Biodiesel
Author(s): Center for Climate and Energy Solutions
Publisher(s): Center for Climate and Energy Solutions
Publication Date: August 1, 2011
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Description (excerpt):
Biodiesel is a non-petroleum-based diesel fuel composed of fatty acid methyl ester molecules derived from vegetable oils, animal fats, or recycled greases. It is similar to conventional petroleum-based diesel fuel and can be used in compression-ignition (diesel) engines with little to no modification. Biodiesel also has some favorable properties compared to conventional diesel (no sulfur content, lower particulate matter and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, etc.).