Spotlight on Energy Flashcards
1
Q
What are biofuels?
A
Fuels produced from organic material, mostly plant-based (collectively biomass)
2
Q
Give two examples of biofuels. What can they be used for?
A
Ethanol and biodiesel, reduce use of fossil fuels
3
Q
Biofuels grown from algae are still in the…
A
R&D phase (Research and Development)
4
Q
What is ethanol? What is it primarily made from, at least in Canada?
A
Type of alcohol from plants, corn & wheat
5
Q
Research is undergoing to make ______ into ethanol.
A
Cellulose from waste material
6
Q
Gasoline usually contains what biofuel, what is the percentage?
A
Ethanol, 5-10%
7
Q
What is biodiesel? What is it made from?
A
Type of diesel fuel, from chemically reacting fat (veg.oil/animal fat) and alcohol
