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biofuels
Also known as: biofuel, biodiesel, ethanol, methanol
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A critical review of industrial fiber hemp anatomy, agronomic ... bioresources.cnr.ncsu.edu 9 facts
claimHemp fines, historically referred to as hemp dust and treated as waste for landfill or composting, are currently being utilized in the manufacturing of absorbents, plastics, biofuel, and biochar.
claimIndustrial hemp is used in various applications including fiber composites, biofuels, pulp and paper, food, insulators, building materials, textiles, and as an adjuvant in cosmetics.
claimIntegrating carbon capture technology when processing hemp into biofuels can further minimize emissions, according to Ji et al. (2021).
claimThe hemp industry is expanding applications beyond textiles, foods, cosmetics, and paper to include sustainable materials such as biofuel, biocomposites, biochemicals, bioplastics, and biochar, often utilizing co-production systems to improve economic feasibility.
claimHemp parts used for phytoremediation are excluded from use in food or personal care products but are suitable for the production of biofuel, paper, fabric, and construction materials, according to Placido and Lee (2022) and Vandenhove and Van Hees (2005).
referenceViswanathan et al. (2021) provided an economic perspective on the coproduction of ethanol and biodiesel from industrial hemp in the Journal of Cleaner Production.
claimIndustrial hemp biomass can be valorized into sustainable products including fibers, papers, packaging, textiles, biocomposites, biofuels, biochar, and bioplastics.
referenceJi et al. (2021) reviewed recent advancements in the biological conversion of industrial hemp into biofuels and value-added products.
claimProcessing hemp hurds into bioproducts, biofuels, biochar, and energy materials valorizes the whole hemp plant and creates additional revenue streams.
Sustainable Energy Transition for Renewable and Low Carbon Grid ... frontiersin.org Mar 23, 2022 6 facts
claimStrategies to improve sustainability include energy efficiency, increasing renewable energy in electricity generation, Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) in fossil and biomass power plants, low carbon nuclear power, hydrogen use in transportation, energy demand reduction, electrification, and the use of biofuels in transport services.
claimDecarbonization of electricity provides a platform for CO2 emissions reduction through the increased use of electricity-based fuels, specifically hydrogen and biofuels.
claimReplacing fossil fuels like diesel, petrol, and heavy fuel oil with clean and renewable fuels such as ethanol, methanol, and biogas reduces dependence on fossil fuels, provided there are policy measures to promote their production and research into efficient combustion systems.
referenceK. Saikia, B. K. Kakati, B. Boro, and A. Verma authored a chapter titled 'Current Advances and Applications of Fuel Cell Technologies' in the book 'Recent Advancements in Biofuels and Bioenergy Utilization' published by Springer in 2018.
claimBioenergy is derived from biomass, which is organic material from animals and plants, and can be used to produce heat and electricity through combustion or converted into biofuels such as biodiesel, ethanol, and methanol for use in combustion engines.
claimBioenergy sources, including biogas, biofuels, energy crops, plant waste, and animal waste, can serve as renewable, low-carbon substitutes for fossil fuels in domestic, industrial, transport, and power generation sectors.
Advancing energy efficiency: innovative technologies and strategic ... oaepublish.com 5 facts
measurementLess than 3% of global energy is currently obtained from alternative renewable sources such as geothermal, concentrated solar, and biofuels.
referenceYang et al. examined how energy sources including electricity, biofuels, natural gas, and renewables impact building performance, CO2 emissions, and primary energy consumption.
referenceSobrino, Monroy, and Pérez conducted a critical analysis of hydrogen as an alternative to fossil fuels and biofuels for vehicles in Europe in a 2010 study.
claimThe use of alternative fuels, including natural gas, hydrogen, and biofuels, can reduce dependence on fossil fuels and lessen the environmental impact of transportation.
measurementApproximately 20% of global heat demand is expected to be met by renewable sources, including ambient heat, solar thermal, geothermal, and solid and gaseous biofuels.
Investigation of nutritional and phytochemical properties of wild ... nature.com Dec 9, 2025 4 facts
procedureThe procedure for determining alkaloid content in plant samples involves combining 5 g of dried leaf extract with 200 mL of 10% acetic acid in ethanol, allowing the mixture to sit for 5 hours, filtering the blend, concentrating the filtrate to one-fourth of its original volume, adding concentrated NH4OH to induce precipitation, washing the precipitate with dilute NH4OH, filtering again, and drying and weighing the resulting residue.
procedureThe procedure for collecting roots involved using sterilized pruning scissors dipped in 70% ethanol to excise taproots approximately 9–12 cm in length.
procedureThe procedure for determining saponin content in plant samples involves combining 5 g of dried leaf powder with 50 mL of 20% ethanol, agitating for 30 minutes, heating in a water bath at 55 °C for 4 hours, filtering, performing a second extraction on the residue with 200 mL of 20% aqueous ethanol, merging and concentrating the filtrates to 40 mL at 90 °C, adding 20 mL of diethyl ether to the concentrate in a separating funnel, removing the ether layer, adding 60 mL of n-butanol to the aqueous layer, keeping the n-butanol layer, rinsing it twice with 10 mL of 5% aqueous sodium chloride, and evaporating the solution to dryness at 40 °C.
procedurePhytochemical analysis involves identifying bioactive compounds in plant materials by subjecting dried and powdered samples to solvent extraction using solvents such as methanol, ethanol, or acetone, followed by filtration, concentration, and standard chemical testing.
Tracking Trump's Trade Deals | Council on Foreign Relations cfr.org Mar 17, 2026 3 facts
quoteThe Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) stated: "The U.S.-Thailand Agreement will lower non-tariff barriers facing American businesses and industries, from issuing import permits for U.S. ethanol for fuel to accepting U.S. certificates for medical devices and pharmaceuticals."
claimThailand agreed to make regulatory adjustments to accept U.S. motor vehicle safety and emissions standards, pharmaceutical products, and import permits for ethanol for fuel as part of the U.S.-Thailand Agreement on Reciprocal Trade.
accountThe U.S.-UK trade agreement regarding beef and ethanol went into effect on June 30, 2025.
An integrated climate-biodiversity framework to improve planning ... ecologyandsociety.org 2 facts
claimClimate action strategies that focus primarily on green fuel sources and green transportation technologies, such as biofuels and electric vehicles, can ignore critical landscape connectivity and biodiversity needs related to traffic management and road network expansion.
referenceStrategies identified for land use and biodiversity management include biochar, biofuel, biomass, brownfield redevelopment, densification/mixed use, crop diversification/rotation, drought-resilient species, energy conservation, integrated forest/agricultural land, permeable/green surfaces, protection of forest/non-forest natural spaces, renewable energy, trails/greenways, urban farms, urban vegetation, vegetation on slopes/banks, wildfire management, and wind turbines.
A shift from synthetic to bio-based polymer for functionalization of ... ouci.dntb.gov.ua 1 fact
referenceMujtaba et al. published a review on utilizing lignocellulosic biomass from agricultural waste for biofuels, biocomposites, and bioplastics in the Journal of Cleaner Production (2023).
Recent breakthroughs in the valorization of lignocellulosic biomass ... pubs.rsc.org Jun 7, 2025 1 fact
referencePettersson et al. (2008) published 'Application of Chemical Fractionation Methods for Characterisation of Biofuels, Waste Derived Fuels and CFB Co-Combustion Fly Ashes' in Fuel, detailing methods for characterizing various fuel types.
[PDF] THE GLOBAL ASSESSMENT REPORT ON BIODIVERSITY ... - IPBES ipbes.net 1 fact
referenceRavindran et al. (2016), Lackner (2015), and Mohr & Raman (2013) document the use of edible plants as a source for biofuels.
Hemp Horizons: Transforming Industries | PDF | Sustainability - Scribd scribd.com 1 fact
claimHemp is used in the production of biofuels and biomass as a renewable energy source.
Bioelectricity - The Levin Lab drmichaellevin.org 1 fact
referencePai, V. P., and Levin, M. (2022) demonstrated that HCN2 channel-induced rescue can mitigate brain, eye, heart, and gut teratogenesis caused by nicotine, ethanol, and aberrant Notch signaling.
Protocol for testing global neuronal workspace and integrated ... journals.plos.org 1 fact
procedureThe surgical preparation for mice in the study involves removing hair from the scalp and cleansing it with 10% povidone-iodine solution (Betadine, U.S.A.) and 70% ethanol.
The potential land requirements and related land use change ... nature.com Feb 3, 2021 1 fact
claimIndirect land use change (iLUC) has been documented for biofuels, though the effect is not comparable to solar energy because the power density of solar energy is much higher than that of biofuels.
Balancing land use for conservation, agriculture, and renewable ... nature.com Mar 7, 2026 1 fact
referenceKeles et al. (2018) investigated whether the expansion of biofuels encroaches on forest land.
Nutritional potential of underutilized edible plant species in coffee ... link.springer.com Apr 23, 2021 1 fact
procedureThe total beta-carotene content in edible plant samples was determined by spectrophotometry using the method described by Sadler et al. (1990) with modifications, involving extraction with hexane–acetone-ethanol (50:25:25) containing 0.1% BHT, agitation on a wrist action homogenizer, and separation of the organic phase.