New technique can fast-track better ionic liquids for biomass pre-treatments
Friday, July 10, 2009 - 16:49
in Physics & Chemistry
They've been dubbed "grassoline" -- second generation biofuels made from inedible plant material, including fast-growing weeds, agricultural waste, sawdust, etc. -- and numerous scientific studies have shown them to be prime candidates for replacing gasoline to meet our transportation needs.