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Assistant Professor & Canada Research Chair in Plant Cell Biology
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Learn about the potential of algae as a material for making biofuel.
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There are many forms of transportation and many sources of energy that enable these forms of transportation to get where they are going.
Biofuels are a renewable energy resource that can often substitute for fossil fuels. Why are biofuels promising, and why aren’t we using more of them?
Ethanol is a biofuel that can power a car. Learn about the enzymes, catalysts and processes like fermentation involved in ethanol production.
Biofuels like ethanol might help fight climate change. But they can contribute to food insecurity and greenhouse gases in ways that might surprise you.