SMRTR Science & EngineeringOct 13, 2025Interesting Engineering

Scientists turn biodiesel waste into high-value solvent for cosmetics and fuel

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R3V Tech developed an electrochemical process that converts crude glycerol waste from biodiesel production into valuable solketal solvent at room temperature. This allows biodiesel producers to monetize waste on-site instead of paying disposal costs.

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