Episode 63: Biofuel

Fossil fuel has gotten us into all sorts of trouble lately. Gas production and consumption has caused international conflict, wrecked havoc on our planet, and lightened our wallets at the gas pump. Why not turn to plants? They get their energy from the sun; and with a little smart science, they can pass on their clean green energy to our cars.

SHOW CLOCK

00:00 Opening Credits

00:32 Introduction

01:24 Chemical Agent: Cellulose

04:01 Chemistry in Your Cupboard: Biodiesel

06:52 Feature: Algae as Fuel

11:00 Closing Credits

CREDITS

Special thanks to Catherine Girardeau for researching this show. Additional credits available at chemheritage.org/distillations.