biobutanol

biobutanol

Alcohol containing four carbon atoms per molecule, produced from the same feedstocks as ethanol, but with a modified fermentation and distillation process. Less water-soluble than ethanol, biobutanol has a higher energy density and can be transported by pipeline more easily

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Industry/Domain: Biotechnology; Energy
Category: Biofuel
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