Diesel from chicken fat

Researchers at the University of Arkansas have successfully converted chicken fat into biodiesel. In the past, biodiesel producers used mainly refined soybean oil.

In their research, US researchers use the high quality chicken fat (containing less than 2% fatty acids) or low quality chicken fat (containing about 6% fatty acids). Different types of chicken fat will undergo various refinements to biodiesel.

The price of these two types of fats is cheaper than soybean oil and, according to a REBabcock chemical engineer, the oil from chicken fat is better for the environment and engine. He said it burns better, less problematic and can lubricate perfectly for parts such as piston, cylinder ...

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