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Some biotechnology companies are pursuing techniques to produce gasoline from algae<ref>http://www.sapphireenergy.com</ref>. | Some biotechnology companies are pursuing techniques to produce gasoline from algae<ref>http://www.sapphireenergy.com</ref>. | ||
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== References == | == References == | ||
Revision as of 13:09, June 26, 2008
Biofuel (pronounced bye-oh-FYOOL) is fuel made up of biological raw materials, such as wood or ethanol. This type of fuel is considered to be more friendly to the environment.[1]. The main type of biofuel available in America is corn-based ethanol. This is added to gasoline as an anti-knock compound, it replaces previously used compounds like tetramethyl lead and MTBE.
Some biotechnology companies are pursuing techniques to produce gasoline from algae[2].
Alternatives to the more technologically radical biofuels include improved domestic production of oil.