http://biofuelguide.net Biofuels Ethanol and Biodiesel are alternative, environment-friendly, and renewable sources of energy. Sun, 17 Feb 2008 08:17:26 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Ethanol, as in beer and wine, is an alcohol modified to utilize it as a fuel and making it undrinkable. Ethanol is produced by fermentation through a method similar to beer brewing of any biomass containing carbohydrates. At the present time, ethanol is derived from starches and sugars however there ... http://biofuelguide.net/biofuel-a-short-review/ Among the most promising replacement for nonrenewable fossil fuel (petroleum, coal, etc) are fuels made from organic materials, the so-called “biofuels”. The two widely used biofuels are ethanol and biodiesel. Each has its own pros and cons. However, the present technologies result in limitation of production for the reason that ... http://biofuelguide.net/biofuel-and-its-new-developments/ There have been studies that prove the many benefits of substituting fossil fuels (petroleum, etc) with biofuels such as biodiesel and ethanol. In its simplest sense, such biofuels are biodegradable which means they are derived from organic materials. They are naturally renewable. It can create numerous jobs since our own ... http://biofuelguide.net/the-pros-and-cons-of-biofuels/ The two most widely used types of biofuels are ethanol and biodiesel. Just a brief review, ethanol is an alcohol fuel derived from sugarcane, wheat, corn and biomass, thus including wasted cooking oil. It can be blended with conventional petroleum diesel to improve its octane level resulting in reduced greenhouse ... http://biofuelguide.net/ethanol-and-biodiesel-a-biofuel-comparison/ Ethanol is alcohol fuel derived from sugars found in crops such as rice, potato skins and sugarcane and it is commonly made from corn, sorghum and wheat. Corn is commonly the base material in the United States due to its affordability and availability. But in Brazil, sugarcane is widely used. ... http://biofuelguide.net/uncovering-a-biofuel-ethanol/ A type of biofuel that is now frequently used is biodiesel. Considered to be biodegradable and nontoxic, biodiesel is primarily produced from a chemical reaction of alcohol (commonly methanol) and a wide range of fats which include vegetable or animal oils and plant extracts such as corn, soybean, canola, ... http://biofuelguide.net/biodiesel-in-depth/ How It Works To generate biodiesel, the raw oil is subjected to a process called "transesterification." This refining method uses of an industrial alcohol (ethanol or methanol) and a catalyst (substance that speeds up the chemical reaction) resulting to a conversion of the oil into a fatty-acid methyl-ester fuel (biodiesel). It can ... http://biofuelguide.net/why-choose-biodiesel/ One of the main biofuels which is biodiesel is now widely used in the United States, Canada, Thailand, and many countries in Europe. Since it turns out to be increasingly common and generally used by the public as they become more knowledgeable of the positive effects, it is advisable to ... http://biofuelguide.net/precautionary-measures-in-using-biodiesel-in-your-engines/ Misconception # 1: Biofuel generates a small amount of energy than it takes to produce them. Fact: Over the years, technology has significantly improved. A lot of researches and tests had been done to prove that biofuels like ethanol and biodiesel generate energy that is comparable to conventional diesel fuel. ... http://biofuelguide.net/misconceptions-on-biofuel/ There have been many efforts to generate unlimited and renewable source of fuel. This is where biofuel production comes in. It has been believed to be the sole answer for the world’s global warming and energy crisis. In contrast to other renewable energy resources, biomass - an organic material, can ... http://biofuelguide.net/biofuel-and-the-controversies/