The Byproducts of Biodiesel Production Are Valuable Organic Acids, Researchers Say

[LMagic007]

The Byproducts of Biodiesel Production Are Valuable Organic Acids, Researchers Say

The Byproducts of Biodiesel Production Are Valuable Organic Acids, Researchers Say

Houston, United States [RenewableEnergyWorld.com]
In a move that could possibly change the economics of biodiesel refining, chemical engineers at Rice University have come up with a set of techniques for converting sometimes problematic biofuels waste into chemicals that fetch a profit.

[blackfoxtrade]

That's good news, even though using biofuels is not a real solution.

[LMagic007]

Originally Posted by blackfoxtrade

That's good news, even though using biofuels is not a real solution.

Hmm, I would further suggest that in all reasonable likelihood, there may well be no single real solution and likely never will be. There are however a multitude of renewable energy solutions that will most likely experience ongoing development and improvement over time and play their part in the renewable energy mix. Such a mix looks to include bio-fuels in limited proportions, as with other renewable energy technologies.

[blackfoxtrade]

LMagic,
You are right. I should've clarified what I mean. So, what I mean is that thinking biofuels will fix the problem is a no-no. Fortunately, the policymakers are starting to realize that. I have nothing against using biofuels, but at the current rate and technology, we are using up way too much food in the process. I hope the (biofuel) future lies in the use of a technology that enables to break down cellulose, which would give many times the energy compared to corn or sugarcanes. (This should all have been in the previous post, though. Sorry for not clarifying earlier.)

[LMagic007]

No worries mate. You are correct, in that there will probably need to be significant evolution of the bio-fuels industry, for it to remain sustainable for the longer term. i.e. certain bio-fuel crops and land competing against land and crops for food production etc...