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Producing high energy fuel cells from cows
According to researchers at Ohio State University, one day it will be possible to meet an increasing demand for alternative energy sources. They used microbial fluids fr…
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Fruit can create 'strong fuel'
Sugar found in fruits such as apples and oranges can be turned into a low-carbon car fuel, according to US researchers. Made from fructose, this fuel contains more energ…
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The United States promoted the use of ethanol fuel
For the first time, New York State and the United States, two gas stations began offering ethanol fuel services to the public. This type of fuel is being encouraged to b…
Biology
America develops biofuels from wood chips
According to a study published in Energy and Fuels magazine, US researchers have developed a new biofuel from shavings mixed with biodiesel and kerosene for classic engi…
Biology
Cars run on ... coconut oil!
People on the island of Bougainville in Papua New Guinea have found a
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The fuel is harmful like gasoline
E85 fuel can help reduce two carcinogenic wastes, benzene and butadiene, but increase the concentration of two other wastes, formaldehyde and acetaldehyde. The new findi…
Biology
Palm oil - future fuel or ecological disaster?
Considered to be one of the best biofuels to help limit the effects of global warming, palm oil is the cause of deforestation. Forests every day
Biology
Biofuels boom and world food shortages
In the face of high oil prices while reserves are limited, biofuels emerge as an ideal alternative energy source, while meeting environmental protection goals. Meanwhile…
Biology
Fuel made from coconut oil helps limit emissions
Limiting emissions is a measure recommended by experts to address global warming. While countries are discussing the direction to do this, an Australian entrepreneur int…
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China promotes the development of biodiesel from rapeseed
In an effort to reduce dependence on oil while the demand for fuel is constantly increasing, while limiting pollution, Chinese scientists are focusing on studying many n…
Biology
Create fuel from garbage filters and leftovers
Purdue University researchers have created a diverse design that is a specialized biofilter that can be transported. It uses three separate techniques to demonstrate fun…
Biology
Solar energy devices convert CO2 into fuel
Chemical experts at the University of California, San Diego have demonstrated the feasibility of harnessing sunlight to transform greenhouse gas emissions into useful pr…
Biology
Growing algae for biofuel to replace oil
According to US scientists, just growing algae on 6 million hectares of fallow land in the US, the country has enough fuel to use without importing oil. Algae have the a…
Biology
Biofuels: An appropriate strategy?
Biofuels have been a hot topic in discussions over the years. Is the biofuel development strategy appropriate?
Biology
Cattle manure - precious raw material for ethanol fuel
In the campaign to find new sources of fuel to replace petroleum, US cow farm owners are encouraged to expand the barn when scientists identify cattle waste as a valuabl…