DiscoverEnergy BiteWhat are biofuels and what are they used for? | Ep. 190
What are biofuels and what are they used for? | Ep. 190

What are biofuels and what are they used for? | Ep. 190

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Have you ever heard the term “biofuels,” and wondered what they are? On this week’s Energy Bite, Daniel Posen, a recent PhD graduate of Carnegie Mellon University has some answers.
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What are biofuels and what are they used for? | Ep. 190

What are biofuels and what are they used for? | Ep. 190

Carnegie Mellon's Scott Institute for Energy Innovation