Production and Uses of Ethanol
Ethanol is mainly produced through the fermentation of sugars from various feedstocks such as corn, sugarcane, and cellulosic biomass. Although originally produced from grains like corn, sugarcane ethanol production has significantly increased in recent decades, especially in Brazil which is now the second largest producer of ethanol after the United States. Ethanol is widely used as a gasoline additive or fuel extender to increase ... Read more
