UC Santa Cruz chemists have discovered a new way to produce biodiesel from waste oil that both simplifies the process and requires relatively mild heat. This discovery has the potential to make the ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Researchers have developed a novel method to produce biodiesel from waste oil. This simple process requires relatively mild heat ...

Instead of going in the trash or, perhaps, a compost heap, a new study proposes that used coffee grounds could help feed biodiesel-producing algae. Published in the journal Renewable and Sustainable ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Vehicles powered by diesel contribute significantly to carbon emissions, making the journey toward decarbonization a tough road.

AMES, Iowa – They're only 250 billionths of a meter in diameter. But fill them with the right chemistry and Iowa State scientists say the tiny nanospheres they've developed could revolutionize how ...

The high cost and food competition associated with conventional biodiesel feedstocks limit its widespread adoption. This research investigates using palm fatty acid distillate (PFAD), a low-cost ...

Making biodiesel is a relatively easy and inexpensive process, provided you have access to large amounts of waste cooking oil, a farmer in Botswana has told MyBroadband. Using oil from restaurants, ...

Green transportation is one of the most important considerations in the ongoing fight against climate change. Transit accounts for 29% of all greenhouse gas emissions, more than any other category.