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Biofuel from Algae: Can I Farm It at Home?

27
Dec

Cutting edge research is yielding several new types of biofuels, including making biofuel from algae. The benefits of biofuels are many, such as being renewable because they are produced by crops, specifically domestically produced crops, alleviating the dependence on foreign countries. They also do not emit harmful gases that contribute to global warming. Continue Reading »

Biofuel Production: Is It a Road to the Future?

26
Dec

The future of biofuel production is currently a hot topic as there are several pros and cons as well as unanswered questions that only time and research will be able to answer. Proponents see biofuel production as a path to the road to future, while critics say it could destroy the economy and environment. There are several types of biofuels. Biofuels are liquid fuels made from renewable sources such as corn, sugarcane, soy, willow and poplar. Continue Reading »

Can Biofuel Jobs Save Troubled World Economy?

26
Dec

Certainly, there is great deal of potential benefits of biofuels, both environmentally and economically. Proponents of the biofuel industry, such as the current U.S. administration, say that as biofuel production and research grows that millions of biofuel jobs will be created and the economy saved. So, can biofuel jobs help drag the economy out of its current doldrums? Continue Reading »

What Are the Most Promising New Generation Biofuels?

25
Dec

1. Corn Husk One of the most exciting new generation biofuels is corn husk fuel. Instead of using corn, the cellulose from the husk is used to convert to ethanol. This has great potential to solve the problem of crop competition between the same crop being used for fuel or food. Continue Reading »

What Are the Most Efficient Types of Biofuels

24
Dec

There are literally dozens and dozens of biofuels being used and researched today. Making biofuel out of different materials has become a major priority for businesses and researchers as a top priority status has been placed on creating and perfecting alternative forms of energy and types of biofuels. Continue Reading »

What Are The Disadvantages of Biofuels?

24
Dec

Biofuel production is on the rise and new types of biofuels are being researched every day. In 2008 alone, the world invested more than $4 billion into increased biofuel capacity, yet it makes up for less than 2 percent of the world's fuel. The excitement and potential are there, but there are also disadvantages of biofuels. Only time and research will be able to confirm or deny just how serious these issues may be. Below we break down the top 5 disadvantages of biofuels. Continue Reading »

What Are the Answers to Five W's of the Alternative Fuels Definition?

21
Dec

Below you'll find answers to the Five "W" questions as related to alternative fuels.

First let's start by answering the "what" question. There are several definitions for alternative fuels out there but not all are clear. One of the better alternative fuels definition web sites is found at the National Safety Council. This site provides factual information about traditional substitutes for fuels. Methanol, ethanol and others are discussed. Continue Reading »

Who Are Major Industry Players in Making Biofuel?

15
Dec

Making biofuel has become a big business as biofuel production continues to increase throughout the world. Biofuel is an alternative fuel that is made from vegetable oil. Below we break down the major biofuel industry players. Continue Reading »

What Is the Alternative Fuels Index and Why Does It Matter?

15
Dec

The alternative fuels index is a weekly publication that disseminates detailed information on all of the Department of Energy approved alternative fuels. The DOE approved alternatives include biodiesel alternative fuel, ethanol alternative fuel, electricity, natural gas, propane, and p-series fuel. Its main function is to provide accurate wholesale prices for these fuels to be used as benchmarks. Continue Reading »

What Are Disadvantages of Ethanol Alternative Fuel?

13
Dec

The alternative fuels definition tells us that alternative fuel is fuel that is made from sources other than oil. To help you decide which is the better fuel ethanol or biodiesel this article will break down some of the disadvantages of ethanol alternative fuel. Continue Reading »

Ethanol E85: What Are You Really Getting at the Pump?

12
Dec

Ethanol E85 is becoming more popular and widely available, but what are the ethanol fuel pros and cons with this product? What are you really getting when you pump this fuel into your vehicle at the filling station? This is a mixture of ethanol and traditional gasoline, with eighty five percent of the fuel consisting of the biofuel and fifteen percent of gasoline. Ethanol subsidies have helped this biomass fuel increase in availability as more refineries are created. Biomass is fermented, and this produces the grain alcohol which is ethanol. Because ethanol e85 only has fifteen percent gasoline it burns much cleaner and is more friendly to the earth and the environment. This fuel is not as widely available as some other traditional fuels, but steps are being taken to resolve this issue. Continue Reading »

How Does Cellulosic Ethanol Production Work?

08
Dec

Cellulosic ethanol production is the process of creating cellulose ethanol from feedstocks, and this process requires a few different steps. Cellulosic ethanol is the next generation of this biofuel, because it does not require food crops that are also used by the global population or fertile land that is used to grow the global food supply. Cellulosic ethanol production requires more work than traditional ethanol processing does, because the cellulose must be broken down so that the sugar monomers are released. The sugar is what causes the fermentation process, and the cellulose must be broken down so the trapped sugars can be used in the process. The process starts with pretreatment, which is used to increase the ability of the enzymes to access the sugars the material contains. Continue Reading »

What Are the Ethanol Fuel Pros and Cons?

08
Dec

Evaluating the ethanol fuel pros and cons can help determine whether this alternative fuel choice is right for you. Ethanol subsidies have helped to bring the price of ethanol e85 and others of this fuel type down some. The ethanol fuel pros and cons must look at which feedstocks are used in the process. If the feedstock used is also used in the food supply, such as corn or sweet sorghum, then this is a con on the subject. The newer generation of ethanol does not use food crops, it uses other plants and many types of waste instead. The plants used grow quickly and do not require fertile land. These feedstocks can include agricultural wastes, castor bean plants, switchgrass, rapeseed, and others. Continue Reading »

What Biofuel Equipment is Mostly Used?

07
Dec

1.Agitators Agitators are standard biofuel equipment used in biofuel production. This equipment mixes and agitates solutions, so that all of the components and additives mix together completely… Continue Reading »

What Are the Major Reasons to Invest in the Biofuel Industry?

05
Dec

1. Unlimited Profit Potential The biofuel industry may have unlimited profit potential. As fossil fuels become depleted and are harder to find and recover, the amounts and types of biofuels in use will probably increase. The food versus fuel debate is no longer an issue most of the time, and this just adds to the popularity increase in these fuels. Continue Reading »