The exhibited illustration demonstrates the cycle of manufacturing biodiesel.
Overall, there are eight primary stages to produce biodiesel, commencing with the photosynthesis of oil crops and culminating in the release of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere.
At the beginning of the process, oil crops absorb sunlight and carbon dioxide to carry out photosynthesis, allowing them to produce seeds. Then, these seeds are extracted to produce crude vegetable oil before undergoing the refining process.
In the subsequent stage, refined vegetable oil is projected to undergo transesterification with an added alcohol, obtaining a glycerol solution and biodiesel. While glycerol is used in food, industry, and cosmetics, biodiesel is used in different types of vehicles. Finally, the biodiesel is then burned, and carbon dioxide is released into the atmosphere, renewing the cycle.
