Tag: ethanol
BioEnergy “Two-For”
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Okay, we admit that harnessing the biochemical reaction of yeasts converting the carbohydrates in corn mash into ethanol is pretty slick (as ancients discovered eons ago, though they didn't use fancy enzymes in the pr...
Biochemical Reactions
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Now that you're thinking about biofuels... What’s your definition of a “biofuel”? And what do you think biofuels are used for? Most of the fuel we burn in our cars and trucks is made from ancient sequestered solar ...
Ethanol Primer
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If you’ve ever ridden in a car, then you’ve been transported using the combustible chemical reaction of the renewable biofuel called ethanol. Well, at least 10% of your ride, anyway. The ethanol story begins with a...
What’s Your Energy IQ?
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READ THIS SECTION BEFORE WATCHING THE VIDEO ABOVE If you drive or ride in a car, then you burn gasoline, right? And it's likely blended with some stuff called ethanol. So it only makes sense that you really should ...
Life Cycles of Fuels
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The video here and following information are designed as an introduction and companion to the four (4) lesson activities at the bottom of this page from our educational partners at the Great Lakes Bioenergy Resea...
Corn Ethanol – Fueling Options for the Future
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Did you know that corn is used for much more than eating and making food products? Discover the answers by watching this Serious Science video and reading the information below. And to take this learning adventure int...
