Researchers demonstrate use of proteins as raw material for biofuels, biorefining
Sunday, March 6, 2011 - 16:00
in Physics & Chemistry
Two types of raw materials are currently used for biorefining and biofuel production: carbohydrates and lipids. Biofuels like ethanol are derived from carbohydrate raw materials such as sugars and lignocellulose, while biodiesels are derived from another raw material, lipid-rich vegetable oil.