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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.
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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 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
