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The Future of Biodiesel as a Viable Alternative Fuel: Challenges and Opportunities

Wednesday, November 19, 2008: 10:18 AM
Room 103-B (Pennsylvania Convention Center)

K. Y. Simon Ng, Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI
Steven O. Salley, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI
John Wilson, National Biofuel Energy Laboratory, NextEnergy, Detroit, MI
Haiying Tang, Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI
Shuli Yan, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI
Nadia J. Abunasser, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI
Manhoe Kim, National Biofuel Energy Laboratory, NextEnergy, USA, Detroit, MI

Biodiesel is experiencing the growing pain as a sustainable biofuel. The “fuel vs. food” debate has an unfavorable impact on the biodiesel industry, since majority of biodiesel is produced using refined vegetable oil. In fact, the cost of soybean oil has increased significantly in the past year. This presentation will examine a number of technical, societal, and economic challenges facing the biodiesel industry. Opportunities to develop a truly sustainable and renewable diesel will be discussed.
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