Butter Could Play Part in Creating Biodiesel Fuel

A biochemist at USDA has found a way to use butter to produce biodiesel fuel. The research, presented by Michael J. Haas and printed in the June issue of the Journal of Agriculture and Food Chemistry, proved that butter alone could not be used as an alternative fuel, but mixed with biodiesel from other feedstocks could produce a blend that meets current quality standards for biodiesel. Review the findings. (Related article: New York Times).