Biodiesel: A feedstock quandary

Thread 👇 1/ Biodiesel 101

Biodiesel is manufactured by transesterification of vegetable oils or animal fats.

The main component of vegetable oils and animal fats are triacylglycerols (TAGs).

TAGs are reacted with an methanol to produce biodiesel and glycerol is a by product.

Carbon capture: is it worth pursuing?

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#cleanenergy #carbonneutral #carbonfootprint #carboncapture #CO2 1/Why?

The global energy demand is growing and so are the associated emissions.

In order to meet goals of Paris agreement, cutting greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) are needed.

Current CO2 concentration in atmosphere: 410 ppm
Target to meet 1.5 deg rise: 350 ppm

Everything you want to know about hydrogen economy.

Thread 👇 1/Why bother?

Burning of fossil fuels produces CO2, a greenhouse gas emissions (GHG).

To meet Paris agreement goals, countries are looking at ways to reduce carbon footprints.

Hydrogen stands out as a clean fuel!

Burning hydrogen produces water.

H2 + 0.5 O2 --> H2O