Ethanol Production from Plant Waste

Ethanol can be produced from plant waste such as corn stalks, leaves, and grasses. In this lab, cellulosic material is used as the feedstock, which means it is the starting plant material for the reaction. The process shows how biomass can be turned into a fuel product.

The material is first pret...

Biofuels are fuels that are derived from biological matter, such as plants. Biofuels serve as an alternative to fossil fuels, as they can be sourced from crops in many parts of the world. Additionally, they are cleaner burning, thereby reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

One of the most widely used biofuels is ethanol derived from plant bio...