Sugarcane Is Becoming Established As The “New Oil,” Only Green And Renewable. Experts suggest that this versatile plant can replace petroleum in various uses, from fuels to materials, with the added advantage of being sustainable.
From Sugarcane Comes A “Green Refinery”: Energy, Fuels, And Materials With Much Less Carbon.
According to researchers from the University of São Paulo (USP) and Embrapa Agroenergia, practically all sugar mills can be redirected to generate various fuels and materials. From jet fuel to plastic, almost everything that currently depends on petroleum can have a plant-based alternative, taking advantage of the existing production chain and emitting much less carbon.
Much More Than Sugar And Ethanol
Currently, sugar mills mainly produce ethanol and sugar, but with innovation, they can offer much more. Just as oil…more
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