Biofuel

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.

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diesel fuel

Biotechnology; Biofuel

A distillate of fuel oil that has been historically derived from petroleum for use in internal combustion engines. Can also be derived from plant and animal sources.

direct-injection engine

Biotechnology; Biofuel

A diesel engine in which fuel is injected directly into the cylinder. Wow, that's another one that seems painfully obvious when you write it out. Most of the newer models are "turbo direct ...

emissions

Biotechnology; Biofuel

Substances discharged into the air during combustion, e.g., all that stuff that comes out of your car.

energy balance

Biotechnology; Biofuel

Difference between the fossil energy needed to produce a fuel and the energy the fuel contains

energy crops

Biotechnology; Biofuel

Agricultural crops grown specifically for their energy value.

energy-efficiency ratio

Biotechnology; Biofuel

A number representing the energy stored in a fuel as compared to the energy required to produce, process, transport, and distribute that fuel.

ethanol

Biotechnology; Biofuel

Alcohol containing two carbon atoms per molecule with about two-thirds the energy density of gasoline, mostly fermented from corn starch or sugar cane, also known as ‘grain alcohol’