Muniyappa (1995) suggested the utilization of a higher shear mixing device for making esters from animal fat, but no data were given.
Glycerolysis was investigated using a high shearing mixing device.
The separated glycerol reacted with triglycerides to produce mono- and diglycerides, which are valuable chemical intermediates for detergents and emulsifiers. The author thought this process could lower the production cost of biodiesel fuel.