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Lang Matl
Author Tabak, John.

Title Biofuels / John Tabak.

Imprint New York, NY : Facts On File, c2009.

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Location Call No. Status
 CCQ - Lusail Female Library  TP339    Available
 CCQ - Lusail Male Library  TP339    Available
Description xvii, 204 p. : col. ill. ; 24 cm.
Series Energy and the environment
Energy and the environment (Facts on File)
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.
ISBN 9780816070824 (acid-free paper)
0816070822 (acid-free paper)