Biodiesel

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-003163",
  "term": "Biodiesel",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "1. A type of biofuel typically made from soybean, canola, or other vegetable oils; animal fats; or recycled grease. Biodiesel can be blended with regular diesel fuel and used in most diesel engines. Some engines can also be modified to run on pure biodiesel.\n\n2. A mono-alkyl ester derived from biomass and conforming to ASTM D6751-11b, Standard Specification for Biodiesel Fuel Blend Stock (B100) for Middle Distillate Fuels (incorporated by reference, see § 63.14).\n\n3. Mono-akyl ester derived from biomass and conforming to ASTM D6751-08, Standard Specification for Biodiesel Fuel Blend Stock (B100) for Middle Distillate Fuels.\n\n4. Mono-alkyl ester that meets ASTM D 6751 (incorporated by reference, see § 80.1468).\n\n5. A biodegradable transportation fuel for use in diesel engines that is produced through the transesterfication of organically derived oils or fats. It may be used either as a replacement for or as a component of diesel fuel.\n\n6. A diesel fuel composed of mono-alkyl esters made from nonpetroleum feedstocks.\n\n7. Mono-alkyl ester that meets ASTM D6751 (incorporated by reference, see § 80.12).",
  "subject": "Climate change",
  "references": [
    "Student's Guide to Global Climate Change; Glossary: Student's Guide to Global Climate Change",
    "40 CFR 63.11237 (CFR 2013)",
    "40 CFR 98.6 (CFR 2013)",
    "40 CFR 80.1401 (CFR 2013)",
    "DOE Office of Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy Bioenergy Glossary",
    "40 CFR 1090.80 (CFR 2021)",
    "40 CFR 80.2 (CFR 2024)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/biodiesel/"
}