Obtaining and characterizing biodiesel from recycled vegetable oil

Authors

  • Saida Mayela García Montes Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1126-520X
  • Lesli del Carmen Balderas Torres Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León
  • Rodolfo Morales Ibarra Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7501-9820
  • Cinthya Soreli Castro Issasi Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.29105/ingenierias29.100-980

Keywords:

Biodiesel, climate change, greenhouse gases, recycling

Abstract

In order to mitigate the climate change is necessary to develop alternative sustainable sources of energy, namely, those that offer a significative reduction in emissions of greenhouse gases; biofuels in general are a viable and feasible alternative, mainly because they can be synthesized through ecofriendly processes while reducing the greenhouse gas emissions of their production as compared to fossil fuels. In this research, an experimental-exploratory protocol for the synthesis of biodiesel using as raw materials the used-cooking oil has been developed, this represents a double positive advantage since it avoids the contamination of soil and water, as well as the waste management related to collection and confinement (as well as associated costs) of used cooking oil, while revalorizing this waste into a valuable product. The obtained biodiesel has been physical-chemically characterized through standard ASTM methods applicable to fuels. Results indicate that obtained biodiesel and the mixture of biodiesel with fuels are a great alternative for the obtention of sustainable energy.

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Author Biographies

Saida Mayela García Montes, Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry from the Facultad de Ciencias Químicas, and Master in Materials Engineering from the Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León (UANL). PhD in Materials Engineering, jointly awarded by UANL and Kumamoto University, Japan. Researcher in nanotechnology, biomedical engineering, and materials processing with supercritical fluids. She is a professor-researcher at the UANL. 

Lesli del Carmen Balderas Torres, Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León

Mechanical Engineer and Administrator from Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León. She has conducted experimental and theoretical research on biodiesel from recycled oils and plant biomass. She participated in the Sakura in Science Program at Kumamoto University, Japan. She has experience in manufacturing processes and fuel characterization.

Rodolfo Morales Ibarra, Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León

Professor-Researcher at the Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León (UANL) and Associate Professor at Nagoya University, Japan. Materials Engineer (UANL), Master of Engineering from the University of Bordeaux, France, PhD in Materials Engineering (jointly awarded by Kumamoto University, Japan, and UANL). Researcher in Nanotechnology and Materials Processing with Supercritical Fluids.

Cinthya Soreli Castro Issasi, Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León

Professor and Researcher at the Facultad de Ingeniería Mecánica y Eléctrica (FIME) de la Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León (UANL). She holds a degree in Mechatronics Engineering, a Master's degree, and a PhD from Kumamoto University, Japan, specializing in Materials Engineering and Nanomaterials Synthesis. Her research focuses on nanomaterials and supercritical fluids.

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2026-01-29

How to Cite

García Montes, S. M., Balderas Torres, L. del C., Morales Ibarra, R., & Castro Issasi, C. S. (2026). Obtaining and characterizing biodiesel from recycled vegetable oil. Revista Ingenierías, 29(100), 10–15. https://doi.org/10.29105/ingenierias29.100-980

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Vol. 29 No. 100 (2026): Enero-Junio

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