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Biodiesel has 8% lower overall sulfer oxide emissions compared to normal diesel fuel, and sulfur oxides are major components to acid rain.

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Potassium hydroxide (KOH) acts as a catalyst in the transesterification process, which is the chemical reaction used to produce biodiesel from fats and oils. By facilitating the reaction between triglycerides and alcohol (usually methanol or ethanol), KOH helps convert these feedstocks into fatty acid methyl esters (FAME), which is biodiesel, and glycerol as a byproduct. Its effectiveness and high solubility in alcohol make it a popular choice for biodiesel production. Additionally, KOH contributes to a higher yield of biodiesel compared to some other catalysts.


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Biodiesel is replenishable where fossil fuels aren't. Biodiesel is made from biomass such as corn, rapeseed, sugarcane and even algae. The CO2 produced from burning biodiesel is indirectly reabsorbed by the plants that will make the next batch of biodiesel. Fossil fuels just release CO2.


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