biofuels Flashcards
1
Q
biomass
A
organic materials sourced from living things
2
Q
biofuels
A
fuel made from biomass
3
Q
steps to making a biofuel
A
- deconstruction
enzymes, acid, and heat are used to squish the biomass - digestion
simple enzymes break down complex sugars into more simple ones - Fermentation
Microorganisms produce ethanol and carbon dioxide. - Purification
ethanol is purified so it’s useable
4
Q
benefits of biofuels
A
it’s renewable
5
Q
limitations of biofuels
A
cost and time of making biofuels.