Nature's own chemical plant
Monday, November 10, 2008 - 13:56
in Physics & Chemistry
Petroleum is the feedstock for many products in the chemical industry. However, this fossil fuel is becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. Renewable raw materials are an alternative. But can the likes of bioethanol be obtained from sources other than foods such as sugar cane or cereals?
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