Friday, February 29, 2008
The First Biodiesel Patent Was Issued In 1937
The First Patent For Biodiesel
The first patent for what is known today as Biodiesel was issue in Belgium to G. Chavanne of the University of Brussels in 1937. The patent described a process of using vegetable oil as fuel. The patent described the transesterification of vegetable oil using ethanol and methanol to separate the glycerol from the fatty acids by replacing the glycerol with shorter linear alcohols. Though not referred to as Biodiesel at the time, the process is similar to that used today.
The first patent for what is known today as Biodiesel was issue in Belgium to G. Chavanne of the University of Brussels in 1937. The patent described a process of using vegetable oil as fuel. The patent described the transesterification of vegetable oil using ethanol and methanol to separate the glycerol from the fatty acids by replacing the glycerol with shorter linear alcohols. Though not referred to as Biodiesel at the time, the process is similar to that used today.
Monday, February 25, 2008
Controversial Study Has University Supporters Withholding Grant Money
A controversial study undertaken by some University of Minnesota scientists has caused two soy bean groups (so far) to withhold grant money destined for the University.
Sunday, February 17, 2008
PECO Goes Biodiesel!
Taking an amazing step in the right direction, PECO an energy provider for the Philadelphia area, is converting it's 500+ vehicles to run on a Biodiesel blend. We can only hope for companies, organizations, and municipalities follow suit.
Tuesday, February 12, 2008
Actress Daryl Hannah Addresses UN General Assembly Climate Change Event
Actress and activist Daryl Hannah spoke at the United Nations General Assembly Climate Change Event in early February, 2008. Hannah has long been a proponent of environmental causes, and appears to be one celebrity that does more than just talk the talk.
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