Both the product and the firm are called Greasoline. In the new process, waste fat is first made fluid for transport. Then, it is vaporized at 450 degrees Celsius. The triglycerides in the vaporized grease are then broken up into hydrocarbons at temperatures up to 500 degrees Celsius by means of an activated carbon catalyst.
The final product reportedly has the same properties as such conventional fuels as gasoline, diesel, and liquid gas, meaning that it can directly be used in current engines without further ado. Along with this breakthrough, another fascinating fact is that waste products can be used, though the company says a wide range of feedstock materials can be processed, including unused fats, fatty acids, and materials whose water content is too great for other processes. (Dittmar Koop)
