A clean fuel from plants—biofuel ethanol

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Ethanol, commonly known as alcohol, is produced in the market; over 94% of ethanol available comes from the fermentation of sugars by microorganisms. In nature, plants convert carbon dioxide and water into carbohydrates and sugars through photosynthesis, while the combustion of ethanol produces carbon dioxide and water along with heat; this is a process of material circulation and conversion of solar energy. In the long term, the CO2 produced can be absorbed in equal amounts by plant photosynthesis, achieving zero CO2 emissions. After appropriate blending, fuel ethanol can be turned into a variety of industrial fuels such as ethanol gasoline and ethanol diesel. What is biofuel ethanol? Biofuel ethanol refers to ethanol produced from biological materials rich in starch and cellulose such as corn, sugarcane, wheat, tubers, and molasses; this ethanol is then mixed with an appropriate amount of gasoline in a certain ratio to create a fuel suitable for use in engines. Biofuel ethanol can partially or completely replace fossil fuels such as gasoline. As early as the beginning of the 20th century, ethanol was used as a fuel for vehicles, but its use was halted due to the large-scale and low-cost extraction of oil. What are the advantages of biofuel ethanol as a fuel? Compared to regular gasoline, gasoline containing 10% fuel ethanol can reduce CO in vehicle exhaust by 45% and CH by 35%, for the same volume. For example: a 100,000-ton biofuel ethanol plant can reduce CO2 emissions by over 300,000 tons per year ； For more information on petroleum products, as well as details on oil blending technologies, please follow the WeChat official account \"Youpinkuan\" with the ID ypq0910. It has been possible to reduce the emission of harmful pollutants from vehicles such as CO and CH by nearly 1,700 tons, which is of great significance for reducing air pollution and curbing the \"greenhouse effect\". Furthermore, as a new type of clean fuel, biofuel ethanol, when used in vehicles, does not affect the engine’s performance nor cause damage to its components, and it can effectively reduce the emission of harmful exhaust gases. Biofuel ethanol has significant advantages, but how can its production be ensured in terms of raw materials? Regarding this, we still need to talk about the issue of food security. Countries have different approaches to developing the fuel ethanol industry. Former U.S. President Bush said in a speech that he believed it was worth accepting a 15% increase in food prices in exchange for the significant progress made by biofuels as alternative energy sources, and he encouraged the expansion of the corn ethanol industry. Furthermore, other countries tend to use non-food crops or cellulose as raw materials for biofuels, rather than focusing solely on food crops such as corn. China’s current national conditions make it even less feasible to develop a fuel ethanol industry based on grain. **The National Development and Reform Commission has approved the 150,000 tons per year cassava fuel ethanol project of SDIC Guangdong Bioenergy Co., Ltd. To this end, the Guangdong Provincial Development and Reform Commission and the Biomass Energy Committee of the Chinese Society for Renewable Energy jointly held the \"Seminar on the Development of the Biofuel Ethanol Industry in Guangdong Province\" in Guangzhou at the end of May. **Leaders from relevant provincial and municipal departments, experts from domestic and international research institutions, and representatives of related enterprises gathered to discuss the development of the biofuel ethanol industry in Guangdong Province, and offered suggestions on advancing the implementation of the 150,000 tons per year cassava fuel ethanol project in Zhanjiang. In any case, we should approach the issues of energy supply and environmental protection with a development-oriented perspective and a scientific attitude, and develop and utilize biofuel ethanol in light of our own national conditions. It is hoped that the growth of this industry will contribute to ensuring a future filled with clear skies and clean waters.