Unlocking lignin for sustainable biofuel
Tuesday, July 7, 2015 - 17:50
in Physics & Chemistry
Turning trees, grass, and other biomass into fuel for automobiles and airplanes is a costly and complex process. Biofuel researchers are working to change that, envisioning a future where cellulosic ethanol, an alcohol derived from plant sugars, is as common and affordable at the gas station as gasoline.