Dual-purpose biofuel crops could extend production, increase profits
Tuesday, January 10, 2017 - 16:32
in Earth & Climate
Today many biofuel refineries operate for only seven months each year, turning freshly harvested crops into ethanol and biodiesel. When supplies run out, biorefineries shut down for the other five months. However, according to recent research, dual-purpose biofuel crops could produce both ethanol and biodiesel for nine months of the year—increasing profits by as much as 30%.