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Abstract:
This is one in a fact sheet series, "BioFacts: Fueling a Stronger Economy,"
produced by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory on biofuels. This fact
sheet briefly discusses biodiesel, substitute for or an additive to diesel fuel
that is derived from the oils and fats of plants and which can be used in diesel
Climate change and global warming are a worldwide concern, and utilizing alternative fuels is one way to reduce carbon dioxide emissions to the atmosp...
There is increasing interest in developing biobased alternative jet fuels to meet rising aviation demand and address environmental concerns. Uncertain...
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