A Short Review on Biodiesel Production and Costing

Muhammad Farhan Mirus; Nurul Fitriah Nasir; Ishkrizat Taib; Azian Hariri; Normayati Nordin; Norasikin Mat Isa

Authors

Muhammad Farhan Mirus Centre for Energy and Industrial Environment Studies (CEIES), Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, Batu Pahat, Johor, Malaysia
Nurul Fitriah Nasir Centre for Energy and Industrial Environment Studies (CEIES), Universiti TunHussein Onn Malaysia, Batu Pahat, Johor, Malaysia
Ishkrizat Taib Centre for Energy and Industrial Environment Studies (CEIES), Universiti TunHussein Onn Malaysia, Batu Pahat, Johor, Malaysia
Azian Hariri Centre for Energy and Industrial Environment Studies (CEIES), Universiti TunHussein Onn Malaysia, Batu Pahat, Johor, Malaysia
Normayati Nordin Centre for Energy and Industrial Environment Studies (CEIES), Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, Batu Pahat, Johor, Malaysia
Norasikin Mat Isa Centre for Energy and Industrial Environment Studies (CEIES), Universiti TunHussein Onn Malaysia, Batu Pahat, Johor, Malaysia

Keywords:

Biodiesel, renewable fuel , biodiesel costing

Abstract

Biodiesel has been introduced to reduce the dependency on fossil fuel. It is derived from vegetable oil, alcohol with the presenceof a catalyst. One of the most significant issues in biodiesel market is the selling price. This paper will review the research conducted on the production of biodiesel, including the equipment, raw materialsand cost. These three elements are crucial to reduce the price and enable biodiesel tobea competitive alternative fuel in the market. This paper also discusses recent developmentsin production, market valuesand suggestionsfor improving the biodiesel process. The results presented in this review mayfacilitate improvements in biodiesel production and costing.