Biodiesel produced from transesterification of triglycerides with alcohol is a renewable fuel that is better for the environment and engines than fossil-based diesel. Vegetable oils can be used to produce biodiesel but have too high a viscosity for diesel engines. Biodiesel has benefits like being non-toxic, biodegradable, producing less emissions, and providing an alternative to non-renewable petroleum as the global population and energy demand increases. The document discusses optimizing the production of biodiesel from waste cooking oil through evaluating the effects of temperature, catalyst concentration, and molar ratios on yield.