Biodiesel
Biodiesel is a potential biofuel that can be a renewable source to replace or supplement the use of diesel fuel. Typically, biodiesel is produced from soybeans, sunflowers, and canola. A new source is now being investigated. That source is algae. The resources below provide information about the potential benefits and obstacles to using algae to produce biodiesel.
Ethanol vs Biodiesel
Ethanol and biodiesel are both known as biofuels and are renewable energies. How do they compare? Which is better and more cost effective? The resources below will help you research and answer these questions.
Documents:
- Biomass Project: Creating Biodiesel
- Ethanol-biodiesel article
- Biodiesel Fact Sheet
- Biodiesel Myths-vs-Facts
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Algae and Biodiesel
Typically, biodiesel is produced from soybeans, sunflowers, and canola. A new source is now being investigated. That source is algae. The resources below provide information about the potential benefits and obstacles to using algae to produce biodiesel.
Documents:
- A Realistic Technology and Engineering Assessment of Algae Biofuel
- Algal Biofuels Factsheet
- Biodiesel Algae Article
Web Resources:
- How Algae Biodiesel Works
- Turning Algae into Oil
- Algae-based Biofuel
- Algae Biofuels: Pros and Cons
- Algae Energy – Pros and Cons
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