Development and Utilization of Bio-Based Fuels
                     Development and 
Utilization of Bio-
Based Fuels
Biofuel
 Biofuel, any fuel that is derived from 
biomass that is, plant or algae material 
or animal waste. 
 Since such feedstock material can be 
replenished readily, biofuel is considered 
to be a source of renewable energy, 
unlike fossil fuels such as petroleum, 
coal, and natural gas.
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Environment Friendly
 Biofuel is commonly advocated as a cost-
effective and environmentally benign 
alternative to petroleum and other fossil 
fuels, particularly within the context of 
rising petroleum prices and increased 
concern over the contributions made by 
fossil fuels to global warming.
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Types Of Biofuels
 Some long-exploited biofuels, such as 
wood, can be used directly as a raw 
material that is burned to produce heat.
 Liquid biofuels are of particular interest 
because of the vast infrastructure 
already in place to use them, especially 
for transportation. 
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Economic And Environmental 
Considerations
 In evaluating the economic benefits of 
biofuels, the energy required to produce 
them has to be taken into account. 
 Biofuels also supply environmental 
benefits but, depending on how they are 
manufactured, can also have serious 
environmental drawbacks.
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Bio-fuel developments
 Current bio-fuel developments vary from 
development of large plantations and 
new factories in rural areas, stimulation 
of localised bio-fuel production, 
promotion of bio-diesel production 
marginal areas to the potential of using 
food crops for bio-fuel production.
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U T I L I Z A T I O N  O F  B I O -
B A S E D  F U E L S
Transportation
 Biofuel can be turned into a hydrogen 
steam that is meant to be used in 
adjoining fuel-cell. 
 More major car brands have already 
invested in stations for biofuel-powered 
vehicles.
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 Energy Generation
 Biofuel can be used to generate power in 
backup systems where emission matters 
most. 
 This includes facilities such as schools, 
hospitals and other forms located in 
residential areas.
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 Provide Heat
 Bioheat has grown over the past few 
years. 
 As the primary use of natural gas that 
comes from fossil fuel, the heat that 
comes from hydraulic fracturing will lead 
to the production of natural gas.
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 Clean Oil Spills and Grease
 Biofuel is known to be environmentally-
friendly, biofuel can also help to clean 
up oil spills and grease. 
 It has been tested to work as a potential 
cleaning agent for areas where crude oil 
contaminated the waters.
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 Remove paint and adhesive
 Biofuel can replace the toxic products 
that are designed to remove paint and 
adhesives. 
 Biofuel is also considered as the best 
method for removing non-critical 
applications.
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