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       As the world faces climate change problems, there are growing concerns over the usage of conventional fossil fuels such as diesel and petrol that are polluting the environment. To address this, biofuel is introduced as a cleaner alternative that powers vehicles while reducing environmental impact. However, it is important to make biofuel, a feasible fuel that is easily sourced, processed, and obtained, in order for it to be a favourable choice for many. Because of that, our group is aiming to make different types of biofuel from various sources through simple experiments and study their properties.

     To begin, our group is divided into three smaller groups that each produce biofuel from their own selected raw materials, such as used cooking oil, and algae to produce biodiesel and vegetable waste to produce bioethanol. At the initial stage, each group has to extract the raw materials oil in different ways then undergo transesterification reaction for biodiesel production and fermentation for bioethanol production. Following that, qualitative tests are demonstrated on each biofuels made to find out their characteristics such as viscosity and combustion efficiency. Our results indicate that there are variations in yield and fuel properties among the biofuels made, with the biodiesel from used cooking oil having the best biofuel quality overall. Despite this, other biofuels also exhibited promising fuel properties suitable for practical applications.

    In conclusion, our experiment is meant to encourage many parties to use or recycle renewable organic feedstocks such as used cooking oil, vegetables, and algae to produce biofuels. Additionally, our homemade biofuels also showcase a convenient and cost-effective production process, potentially inspiring innovation in the biofuel industry. In addition, the biofuel can fuel not only vehicles but also boilers and home heaters emitting less pollutants. In summary, our study highlights the potential of biofuels as a viable alternative to fossil fuels.