Biodiesel fuels are diesel fuels made from vegetable or animal sources. The lipids from the plants or animals react with alcohol to for an ester. It is a renewable, clean energy, which makes it a more "eco-friendly" alternative to fuels made from crude oil. This biodiesel fuel can power our automobiles and other machines. Biofuels can be made at home using leftover cooking oil, which produces biodiesel as well as glycerine, which can be used to make soaps and other personal care products. The process of producing the biodiesel from lipids is transesterification. Below is a link to a video that shows how to make biodiesel fuel at home
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ramY_M_z4pk
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