Transesterification is an imperative process for biodiesel production, as it can reduce the viscosity of the feedstock/vegetable oils to a level closer to the conventional fossil-based diesel oil [20].

Why do we use transesterification?

Transesterification is the displacement of alcohol from an ester by another one in a process similar to hydrolysis, except that alcohol is used instead of water [18]. This process has been widely used to reduce the high viscosity of triglycerides.

What is transesterification and where it is used?

Transesterification for Biodiesel Conversion

Transesterification is a chemical reaction used for the conversion of triglycerides (fats) contained in oils, (Feedstocks) into usable biodiesel.