Peaks of Interest- Scientists Create New Biodiesel Manufacturing Process
Scientists Arlin Gyberg, Clayton McNeff, and Ben Yan developed the Mcgyan process for manufacturing biodiesel.
Scientists Arlin Gyberg, Clayton McNeff, and Ben Yan developed the Mcgyan process for manufacturing biodiesel. They have built and tested a column that mixes oil and alcohol with the catalyst zirconia under high heat and pressure until the mix becomes supercritical. Under the right conditions in the column, the oil and alcohol are converted into biodiesel in six seconds. The Mcgyan process is patent pending with McNeff's Ever Cat Fuels LLC company, Anoka, Minnesota.
Navigating the Impact of Funding Cuts: Voices from the Research Community
July 9th 2025Shifts in U.S. federal science funding—driven by the newly established Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE)—are causing delays, uncertainty, and program changes across academic and regulatory research institutions.
