Alternative Fuels: Integration Pathways for Renewable Energy

Fuels which are derived from sources other than petroleum are termed as alternative fuels. Some of their common examples are biodiesel, bioethanol, propane, hydrogen, electricity and non-fossil natural gas. The key components of biofuels include biomass, plants, animal waste and grease. Biodiesel is obtained from plants such as soybean, sunflowers, palm, etc. Alcoholic fuels such as ethanol and methanol are obtained from resources like corn and sugarcane. Another recent advancement in this ...