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Various fossil fuels such as oil, coal, natural gas, etc are being depended upon
by the worlds present economy. • The excessive consumption of fossil fuels especially in large urban areas, has
resulted in the generation of high level of pollution over the years. • The anticipated scarcity of fossil fuels prompted the search for petroleum
derivative substitutes. • This search resulted in the discovery of an alternative fuel known as
"biodiesel."
• Biodiesel is the alkyl ester of fatty acids produced by the transesterification of
oils or fats derived from plants or animals with short chain alcohols such as
methanol and ethanol.
by the worlds present economy. • The excessive consumption of fossil fuels especially in large urban areas, has
resulted in the generation of high level of pollution over the years. • The anticipated scarcity of fossil fuels prompted the search for petroleum
derivative substitutes. • This search resulted in the discovery of an alternative fuel known as
"biodiesel."
• Biodiesel is the alkyl ester of fatty acids produced by the transesterification of
oils or fats derived from plants or animals with short chain alcohols such as
methanol and ethanol.
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