BioFuel
Biofuel is sometimes referred to as agro fuel , reason being simple, the origin. It can be in any form, solid, liquid or gaseous however, Biofuel is generally a liquid or gaseous fuel.
Biofuel’s importance has gained topmost importance owing to increased greenhouse effect and reduction in the reserves of other fuels. The good news is that it is currently being eyes as the next fuel which will keep the globe running unless technology finds something more suitable and more efficient. This has led to an increase in the production and consumption around the globe. Europe working on the platform created by European Union has been the biggest user and producer of biofuel.
Among the various usages of biofuel , automobile fuel is the single most prevalent use. It has solved to some extent the ever rising oil prices, not to mention the burning of biofuel causes very little pollution compared to other fossil fuels which are considered the main reason behind ozone depletion and increased greenhouse effect. Also one more imposratnt factor which has contributed towards the world’s recent affection with biofuel is the fact that it can be produced using any plant or life form which is organic.
Thus the source of biofuel being an organic product has led to the increase in its use as organic waste is disposed off in huge amounts as a byproduct of agriculture. Thus biofuel has served to purposes; it has reduced the cost of production and has given a new ray of hope to the world warned by depleted oil reserves.
Ongoing research in the field has led to development of various fuels like HTU diesel, DMF, Biomethanol, etc. further work in this regard will add more fuels in the list and solve the energy crisis along with environmental crisis faced by world today to some extent.
