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Researchers Use Ultrasonic Processing for Fast Biodiesel Production
26 February 2007

An example of inline ultrasonic processing for biodiesel production. Click to enlarge. Source: Hielscher.
Researchers at Mississippi State University report that ultrasonic processing used in biodiesel production delivers a biodiesel yield in excess of 99% in five minutes or less, compared to one hour or more using conventional batch reactor systems. The work is described in the current issue of the journal Energy & Fuels"

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