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can lower the cost significantly. However, the quality of produced biodiesel shall be taken in
concern. With the increase in global human population, more land may be needed to produce
food for human consumption (indirectly via animal feed). The problem already exists in Asia.
Vegetable oil prices are relatively high there. The same trend will eventually happen in the
rest of the world. This is the potential challenge to biodiesel. From this point of view,
biodiesel can be used most effectively as a supplement to other energy forms, therefore, is a
very promising alternative fuel that can lead to a cleaner environment.

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