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A biofuel is any explosive liquid used to power vehicles that is produced from plant matter. This plant matter is usually referred to as Biomass, and biofuels are often looked to as a future replacement for petroleum fuels.
Although 1st generation biofuels could only process corn starch to make ethanol, it has received quite a bad reputation, especially considering it takes more energy and carbon to produce the ethanol than the ethanol itself is worth.
New, advanced biofuels can be produced using the entire plant, of any type or source, to make fuel identical to gasoline today.
Other liquid biofuels can be produced to make biodiesel, a renewable fuel for diesel engines. It is normally made from soybean oil, but can be made from any oil-producing crop.
The word "biofuels" in its literal sense can also include the use of biomass to be directly burned for its heat content. Some US power plants are using pelleted switchgrass, for example, to replace up to 20% of the coal they normally burn for power generation. The use of biogases is also on the rise, with some US dairies using manure digesters to produce methane for power generation.
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What are traditional biofuels?
Biofuels are fuel made from any plant or animal based products. Two traditional biofuels are wood and corn. Biofuels are renewable sources of energy.
When was SG Biofuels created?
SG Biofuels was created in 2007.
What is a problem that is creates by biofuels?
Growing plants for biofuels is expensive
What is a problem that is created by biofuels?
Growing plants for biofuels is expensive
Are wood and wood chippings biofuels?
No, they are not. Because biofuels are usually made out of vegtables as they are biodegradable.
What are the advantages of using biofuels instead of petrol?
Biofuels are renewable, we can get more of them. Petrol will eventually run out.
How do biofuels help us?
Biofuels help us like pandas sit on stuff and do parkour.
When was Biofuels Center of North Carolina created?
Biofuels Center of North Carolina was created in 2007.
What is the population of Biofuels Center of North Carolina?
The population of Biofuels Center of North Carolina is 16.
Do windmills use biofuels?
Ummm . . . windmills use the wind to keep them turning. No biofuels are involved.
Why are biofuels important?
Biofuels are important because they are a renewable resource, whereas there are limited reserves of carbon based fuels. Biofuels are also responsible for fewer carbon dioxide emissions.
Using biofuels instead of fossil fuels because biofuels are renewable is an example ofhing?
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