Researchers find way to turn sawdust into gasoline

Tuesday, November 25, 2014 - 15:31 in Physics & Chemistry

Researchers have successfully converted sawdust into building blocks for gasoline. Using a new chemical process, they were able to convert the cellulose in sawdust into hydrocarbon chains. These hydrocarbons can be used as an additive in gasoline, or as a component in plastics.

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