A REVIEW OF BIODIESEL PRODUCTION FROM WASTE

Abstract

There has been an evolution in the production, use and supply of the conventional fossil fuels, since they came into existence. Their adverse and hazardous after effects have been damaging the environment and the ecosystem largely. So, keeping this in mind, there’s another better solution to this problem i.e., generation of a sustainable and environment friendly source of energy, which has gained much importance in these recent years. Thus, Biodiesel is one of the best replacements over these fuels because of its unique properties such as lower toxicity, higher flash and fire points, no sulphur emissions, no greenhouse gases emissions, no particulate matter pollutants and biodegradability. Also, they are less flammable hence safer to handle. This is a review paper, which evaluates the different materials used in the production of biodiesel, various methods of production, physical and chemical properties of biodiesel and its scope in future.