1. McDonald’s Used Oil to McDiesel
Marina Leonidas and KateLynne Stull
and
Summer Bridge Program 2013
Appalachian State University

2. History of Biodiesel. Rudolph Diesel, first diesel engine₁ Modify
vegetable oil
animal fats
cooking oil
Abundance of pollution

3. Chemistry of Making Biodiesel.
Transesterification

4. Now What?

5. Finished Product.

6. Cons of Using Biodiesel.
Costly
Breakdowns
Gels in low temperatures
Not easily accessible

7. Pros of Using Biodiesel.
Environmentally friendly
Made from renewable resources
Does not harm regular diesel engines
Cars do not need modifications
Job opportunities
Alternative fuels

8. Could a car run off of used McDonald’s grease?
Yes!!
Jeep
Del Monte
McDonald’s trucks
Many more

9. Acknowledgements. Teachers: Tutors/Helpers: Dr. Tashakkori Mr. Wiegl
Dr. Shwab
Dr. Sitar
Dr. Burris
Dr. Norris
Dr. Palmer
Zach Andrews
Noer
Krister
Matthew
Dakota

10. Work Cited.
1: Gerpen, Jon Van. "History of Biodiesel." EXtension. EXtension, 26 Mar Web. 23 July < biodiesel>.
2: Unknown. "What Is Biodiesel." What Is Biodiesel. Unknown, n.d. Web. 23 July < 03/biofuels/what_biodiesel.htm>.
3: Unknown. "The Chemistry of Biodiesel." Chemistry The Chemistry of Biodiesel Comments. Goshen College, n.d. Web. 23 July <
4: Motavalli, Jim. "Jeep, McDonald’s Team Up for Biodiesel Win-Win." Car Talk. Car Talk, 1 Apr Web. 23 July < win>.