Description
Corn Oil Ester for Biodiesel refers to fatty acid methyl esters (FAMEs) derived from corn oil and used as biofuel—an alternative to petroleum diesel. This variant is created through a transesterification reaction, where triglycerides in corn oil react with methanol in the presence of a catalyst (usually potassium or sodium hydroxide), producing methyl esters (biodiesel) and glycerin as a byproduct.
Corn oil used for biodiesel is often a byproduct of ethanol plants or distilleries, referred to as distillers corn oil (DCO). This oil is lower in quality for food use but highly suitable for fuel conversion. Through refining, filtration, and transesterification, it becomes a clean-burning, renewable diesel alternative.
The resulting biodiesel meets global standards like ASTM D6751 (USA) or EN 14214 (EU) and can be used in diesel engines either as B100 (pure biodiesel) or in blends such as B20 or B5 with petroleum diesel. It reduces greenhouse gas emissions, particulate matter, sulfur content, and engine wear, making it an environmentally responsible fuel.
Corn oil-derived biodiesel is especially important in countries with high maize production like the USA, Brazil, India, and Argentina. It supports energy independence, agricultural value addition, and rural employment by creating a new value stream from what was once considered waste.
Municipal bus fleets, postal vans, school buses, and farm machinery are increasingly using corn biodiesel for its lubricity, cleaner emissions, and ease of adoption without needing engine modification.
With ongoing improvements in transesterification efficiency and carbon lifecycle analysis, corn oil esters are poised to play a vital role in the transition to cleaner fuels—serving as a bridge between agriculture and energy.
Quantity is 5 litres
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