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Ethanol Production

While the market for ethanol fuel in China is large, the environmental strain of different production methods must be taken into consideration.

by Wang Tao

published by

Caixin

on August 7, 2012

Source: Caixin

In the first of a three part series on Caixin, Wang Tao explained that, at present, ethanol is primarily used in China for industry purposes. As a result, the market for fuel ethanol has great potential. Nevertheless, he warned that additional work is and must be done to research the most environmentally friendly way of producing ethanol. Ethanol production from food products has been criticised for the strain it puts on resources. Increasing research demonstrates that agricultural waste is a far more environmentally mindful approach, Wang concluded.

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