Biofuels and How They Are Made

Biofuels are a renewable source of energy that has been around for decades. The two most popular versions of biofuel are biodiesel and ethanol, representing the first generation of biofuels. Other biofuels include biogas, butanol, methanol, and wood.

Bioengineers manufacture biofuels using plant materials and other feedstock, generally called biomass. They first convert biogas and liquid biofuels before using them as an energy source. However, solid biofuels such as wood and wood waste can be used directly as a fuel source without conversion.

Biofuels have a much lower impact on the environment than traditional sources of fuel, offering a renewable and sustainable source of clean energy. As a result, they are often mixed with regular gasoline to make them more efficient and sustainable.

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