Biofuels are heavily debated at the moment. At the gas station, the fuel looks nice and clean, but one has to consider the entire production chain to ..

There are definitely advantages of the use of biofuels. They do not contain sulfur and other pollutants. For the consumer, there are still important d..

Biofuels are available at ever larger scale. Several countries have opened refueling stations. This review will analyze the concept of a biofuel in mo..

High energy prices, increasing energy imports, concerns about petroleum supplies, and greater recognition of the environmental consequences of fossil ..

Controversy over the benefits of using corn-based ethanol in vehicles has been fueled by studies showing that converting corn into ethanol may use mor..

In today’s economy, oil is our life blood. It powers our cars, heats our homes, and paves our roads. It runs through the veins of our economy ev..

Looking closely at biodiesel, we find that its physical and chemical properties are very similar to petroleum based diesel fuel in terms of operation ..

The first generation biofuels refer to the fuels that have been derived from sources like starch, sugar, animal fats and vegetable oil. The oil is obt..

The 'biofuels backlash' has certainly gathered pace in recent months and we anticipate that the recent spate of reports, from both sides of the Atlant..

Both developing and developed countries are tightening their fuel specifications. In addition, governments are setting specific targets for biofuel us..

Advantages Biofuel advocates frequently point out the advantages of these plant- and animal-based fuels, such as:  Cost: Once the technology ..

There are several concerns about biofuels - and particularly including. Biodiversity - A fear among environmentalists is that by adapting more land..

The aim of all biofuels is to be carbon neutral. They reduce greenhouse gas emissions when compared to conventional transport fuels.  In reality..

Biodiesel can, in theory, be used in all diesel engines. However, due to the parts attached to the diesel engine, some manufacturers do not approve en..

There are many different biofuels available in the UK. One of the most common worldwide is E10 fuel, which is actually a mixture of 10% ethanol and 90..