Bio diesel can be produced from a variety of raw materials, also known as feedstocks. Some common feedstocks used for bio diesel production include:
Vegetable oils: These can be sourced from crops such as soybeans, canola, and peanuts.
Animal fats: These can be sourced from rendering plants that process animal by-products such as chicken fat, beef tallow, and pork lard.
Waste cooking oils: These can be collected from restaurants and other food service establishments.
Algae: Some types of algae have high levels of oil that can be used to produce bio diesel.
Used vegetable oils: These can be collected from industrial sources or from individuals who have used vegetable oil for cooking.
It is important to note that not all feedstocks are equally suitable for bio diesel production. Some feedstocks may be more expensive to obtain or may require more processing to be converted into bio diesel. The choice of feedstock will depend on factors such as availability, cost, and the desired properties of the final bio diesel product.
