Parsons, G.L.; Shelor, M.K.; Drouillard, James S.
(Kansas State University. Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service, 2009-12-14)
Plant oils contain large amounts of triglycerides that will react to a catalyst, such as methanol. The transesterification reaction between the oil and alcohol will produce approximately 10% crude glycerin and 90% biodiesel. ...