NREL provides a variety of educational resources to help teachers and parents educate their kids about renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies, including hands-on projects and curriculum suggestions for elementary school, middle school, and high school students. Follow this link to learn more: http://www.nrel.gov/education/educational_resources.html
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Public Attitudes Toward Political and Technological Options for Biofuels
This paper explores detailed public attitudes regarding the expanding range of biofuels technologies and policy options. Follow this link to learn more: http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0301421510000960
Competitive Liquid Biofuels from Biomass
Comparing the economics of biofuel production from various feedstocks. Follow this link to learn more: http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0306261910002850
Energy Production from Biomass (part 1): Overview of Biomass
The background to biomass production (in a European climate) and plant properties is examined. Follow this link to learn more: http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0960852401001183
An Experimental Investigation on Performance, Combustion and Emission Characteristics of Diesel- Biodiesel Blends with Isobutanol as an Additive
Biodiesel with fuel additives has been gaining increased attention from engine researchers in view of the energy crisis and increasing environmental problems. The present work is aimed at experimental investigation of isobutanol as an additive to the diesel-biodiesel blends. Follow this link to learn more: http://papers.sae.org/2012-28-0011
Biosolutions to the Energy Problem
A review article that focuses on the usage of bioethanol, biobutanol, biodiesel, and biohydrocarbons. Follow this link to learn more: http://www.springerlink.com/content/3676l0255x0559j7/
BioEnergy Washington Bioenergy Project Reports
Bioenergy project information from Washington State. Follow this link to learn more: http://www.bioenergy.wa.gov/Rpts_Projects_WA.aspx
A novel pathway to produce butanol and isobutanol in Saccharomyces cerevisiae
Butanol has similar properties to gasoline and thus it has the potential to be used as a substitute for gasoline in currently running engines. Clostridia are recognized as natural and good butanol producers and are employed in the industrial-scale production of solvents. This research article shows how Clostridia can be used for biofuel processes. Follow this link to learn more: http://www.biotechnologyforbiofuels.com/content/6/1/68/abstract
Energy Explained: Maps, Explanations, and Information about Different Forms of Energy
Information about US production and usage of electricity, coal, petroleum, nuclear power and biofuels. Follow this link to learn more: http://www.eia.gov/energyexplained/index.cfm
Energy Kids Lesson Plants
Energy related lesson plans from the US Energy Information Administration for k-12 Follow this link to learn more: http://www.eia.gov/kids/energy.cfm?page=Plans