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Biofuel

A Biofuel is a type of fuel whose energy is derived from biological carbon fixation. Biofuels include fuels derived from biomass conversion, as well as solid biomass, liquid fuels and various biogases.

Contributors in Biofuel

Biofuel

gasohol

Biotechnology; Biofuel

Fuel blend of 10% ethanol and 90% gasoline (E10)

grain alcohol

Biotechnology; Biofuel

See ‘Ethanol’

knock

Biotechnology; Biofuel

Engine sound that results from ignition of the compressed fuel-air mixture prior to the optimal moment

lignin

Biotechnology; Biofuel

Energy-rich material contained in biomass that can be used for boiler fuel

methyl esters

Biotechnology; Biofuel

See ‘Biodiesel’

methyl tertiary butyl ether (MTBE)

Biotechnology; Biofuel

Ether created from methanol that can increase octane and decrease the volatility of gasoline, decreasing evaporation and smog formation

octane

Biotechnology; Biofuel

Measure of a fuel’s resistance to self-ignition (see ‘Knock’)

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