Description |
xvii, 204 p. : col. ill. ; 24 cm. |
Series |
Energy and the environment |
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Energy and the environment (Facts on File)
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Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (p. 188-192) and index. |
Contents |
pt. I: The nature and history of biofuels. First fuels -- The nature of fuel -- The chemistry of combustion -- pt. II: Some important biofuel technologies. Ethanol -- Biodiesel -- Electricity production -- pt. III: Environmental and policy con |
Summary |
Discusses different types of biofuels, the science behind their production, the implications of widespread use of biofuels on the environment and on the economy, especially any impact on food prices. |
Subject |
Biomass energy.
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ISBN |
9780816070824 (acid-free paper) |
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0816070822 (acid-free paper) |
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