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Q: What are the different plant materials used as biofuel?
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Can bamboo be used as biofuel?

Bamboo can be used as a biofuel, however, converting it to a liquid energy can be difficult. The plant is not easy to harvest and is hard and researchers are currently looking for a way to harness the energy from bamboo for biofuel.


How is biofuel used to make electricity?

Biofuel can be used in an oil-fired power plant to heat water to steam. The steam drives electrical turbines that produce electricity.


Is ethanol combustible?

Yes, ethanol is combustible and can be used as a fuel in engines and for heating purposes. It is a renewable biofuel that is produced from plant materials, such as corn or sugarcane.


What did native Americans make their shelter from?

Different tribes used different materials (e.g. hides, wood, plant fiber, stone). They also used different materials for temporary shelter and permanent shelter.


What is Biofuel and what is it used for?

I was wondering the same thing a few weeks ago. This site will tell you everything you need to know. Biofuel is very useful. Biofuel is defined as solid, liquid or gas fuel derived from recently dead biological material and is distinguished from fossil fuels, which are derived from long dead biological material. Theoretically, biofuels can be produced from any (biological) carbon source; although, the most common sources are photosynthetic plants. Various plants and plant-derived materials are used for biofuel manufacturing. Globally, biofuels are most commonly used to power vehicles and cooking stoves. Biofuel industries are expanding in Europe, Asia and the Americas.


Is all plant energy converted to biofuel?

No, some energy is used for respiration, anabolic and catabolic metabolism.


Where does biofuel need to be sited?

Biofuel is fuel that is made from organic materials. The largest consumer is the United States Army. When used in a paper, they must be cited the same way articles or journals are cited.


What are the applications of biofuel?

Biofuels can be used for any purpose that fossils fuels are used. Transportation of people or materials, electrical power generation, and agricultural production are but a few of these.


Can marijuana be used as a biofuel?

No.


Is biofuel used for cars?

Yes, but since biofuel is a substitute for diesel its only used in diesel burning cars.


Is straw a biofuel?

Straw can be a component used in the manufacture of biofuels, but it's not a biofuel in itself.


What are the disadvantanges of biofuel?

Not many disadvantages. Sometimes it comes from plant matter that could have been used to feed people, so the price of that food has increased.