This video and four-page handout introduces the difficulties in creating cellulosic ethanol and can serve as helpful background for further study of biofuels.
Subjects
Agriculture
Biology
Chemistry
Earth Science
Engineering
Environmental Science
Physical Science
Topics
Fermentation & Enzymes
Plants & Photosynthesis
Concepts/Skills
cell walls, cellulose, polymers, fermentation, enzymes, lignin, hemicellulose, corn ethanol, cellulosic ethanol, biofuels