Waste oil turned into biodiesel in just 60 minutes, can power all types of vehicles

Researchers at UC Santa Cruz developed a method to produce biodiesel from waste cooking oil using sodium tetramethoxyborate. The process takes under an hour at temperatures as low as 40°C, allowing easy separation of biodiesel and regeneration of ingredients. It works with various oils and fats, achieving an 85% yield at 80°C for 1 hour. This innovation could make biodiesel more appealing to industries reliant on diesel fuel, potentially impacting energy use in transportation and agriculture.