Biofuel is derived directly from Biomass. This includes living matter such as wood, plants, algae material, and animal waste. Below are several links to current biofuel technologies and sources, along with information pertaining to steps being taken to revolutionize the future of the industry.
The beauty of Biofuel is it can be derived from plants or from agricultural, domestic, or industrial biowaste, and is generally considered carbon-neutral fuel as it emits fewer greenhouse gas emissions than fossil fuels when burned in engines.
The different types of biofuel energy include Ethanol (also known as propanol and butanol) which is often derived from sugarcane and corn and involves fermentation; Biodiesel which is derived from vegetable oils and liquid animal fats using a process called transesterification; Green diesel which is derived from algae and other plant sources as well as animal fats and uses a process called hydrocracking. The Algae can be harvested from ponds or tanks on land, as well as the sea, and can result in high yields; Biogas (or methane) which is derived from digested organic material and animal manure and wastewater and can be converted into eco-friendly aviation fuel.
Renewable Energy World – Biofuel
Natural Resources Canada Bioenergy Systems
Canadian Biomass Innovation Network
OpenEI: List of Biofuel Companies Worldwide
FB – Video by RSTV – What is Biofuel?
FB – NowThisEarth/Producing Biofuels Isn’t Easy, Here’s Why
Renewable Fuels Association: 2023 Ethanol Facts Video
Free Think: Artificial Photosynthesis devices use sunlight to turn water or carbon dioxide into liquid fuels, such as hydrogen or ethanol.
Facebook Pages relating to Biofuel:
FB – Biofuels and Bioproducts From Microalgae
Global Spec: Breakthrough Advancements in Biofuels Research? by Brad Buecker, Process Specialist, Kiewit Engineering and Design Co.
Bio-fuel Products – Business Insider India: How People Profit Off Pineapple Scraps Nearly half of every pineapple you eat ends up in the trash. But now, …
Energy Map: Using Rice Husks with Gas Stoves
Pond Biofuel: Pond Technologies
Science – How Stuff Works: Find out how How Algae Biodiesel Works
The GlobeandMail: Pond Biofuel by Simon Avery
Greenesa: Small-Scale Biogas Plant For Clean and Renewable Energy Production
Science Channel Video: Turning Coffee Grounds Into Biofuel Only Takes 10 Minutes
Electricity and chemistry could give biofuels a big boost