Why Is It So Difficult to Create Cellulosic Ethanol?

Middle School High School Undergraduate
Reading Video

This video and four-page handout introduces the difficulties in creating cellulosic ethanol and can serve as helpful background for further study of biofuels.

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Fermentation & Enzymes

Plants & Photosynthesis

cell walls, cellulose, polymers, fermentation, enzymes, lignin, hemicellulose, corn ethanol, cellulosic ethanol, biofuels