biofuels Flashcards

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biomass

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organic materials sourced from living things

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biofuels

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fuel made from biomass

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steps to making a biofuel

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  1. deconstruction
    enzymes, acid, and heat are used to squish the biomass
  2. digestion
    simple enzymes break down complex sugars into more simple ones
  3. Fermentation
    Microorganisms produce ethanol and carbon dioxide.
  4. Purification
    ethanol is purified so it’s useable
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benefits of biofuels

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it’s renewable

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limitations of biofuels

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cost and time of making biofuels.

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