biofuel

(noun)

any fuel that is obtained from a renewable biological resource

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Examples of biofuel in the following topics:

  • Genomics and Biofuels

    • Knowledge of the genomics of microorganisms is being used to find better ways to harness biofuels from algae and cyanobacteria.
    • Explain the process of creating new biofuels by using microbial genomics

  • Uses of Genome Sequences

    • In addition to disease and medicine, genomics can contribute to the development of novel enzymes that convert biomass to biofuel, which results in higher crop and fuel production, and lower cost to the consumer.
    • This knowledge should allow better methods of control over the microbes that are used in the production of biofuels.

  • Biotechnology

    • Biotechnology also has many industrial applications, such as fermentation, the treatment of oil spills, and the production of biofuels.