Fuel for cars and aircraft from Scottish whiskey

Scottish scientists at Edinburgh Wine and Wine University have invented a new biofuel derived from whiskey that can be used for cars , based on a formula to take advantage of waste by-products in the process. whiskey production.

The VNA said the new product is called bio-butanol, a new generation biofuel that is capable of generating 30% more electricity than ethanol.

Edinburgh Wine and Beer University plans to establish a business to produce this new fuel to market.

Distillation plant collects electricity from alcohol residues.Photo: cnn.com

Professor Martin Tangney, chairman of the scientific project, said the biggest advantage of this project is to take advantage of the waste of the wine industry in Scotland.

Production of ethanol from corn causes controversy in some countries because corn is a staple food and corn is used to produce fuel that could affect food security.

Meanwhile, butanol from whiskey byproducts also has the advantage that it can be used for regular cars without having to change the engine accordingly. This fuel can be used alone or mixed at a rate of 5% - 10% on traditional gasoline.

Besides, it can also be used as an aircraft fuel and as a basis for manufacturing chemicals such as acetone. Professor Tangney added that the introduction of this new fuel product will contribute significantly to the goal of the European Union (EU) to bring biofuels to 10% of the total fuel sold in 2020.