The Department of Ecology at the College of Science, University of Basra, organized a seminar on nano-catalysts for producing biodiesel from oils extracted from the seeds of certain plants.

The seminar, presented by graduate student Fatima Abdul-Hakim Khalid (Master's level), aimed to improve the efficiency of biodiesel production using advanced catalysts (such as nano-catalysts), leading to increased conversion rates and improved fuel properties. The seminar included an introduction to pollution from conventional diesel, the use of clean and sustainable alternatives, particularly biofuels, their main types, biodiesel, its advantages, production stages, and the most important factors affecting the production process.