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Biorenewables Podcasts
From the National Non-Food Crops Centre (NNFCC), these two podcasts explore a range of applications and issues in the biorenewables sector. They are primarily aimed at a commercial audience but may be of use to teachers who want to gain a better understanding of plant-derived materials or, when used in part, as stimulus material in the classroom.
Two podcasts are included.
[b]Biofuels in the UK[/b]
* overview of biofuels and how they are produced
* bioethanol
* waste wood into liquid fuel
[b]Non-food crops - farmers' options[/b]
* the role of the National Non-Food Crops Centre
* the use of biofuels
* biodiesel
* energy crops and renewable energy
* uses for hemp crops
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Biofuels in the UK 9.45 MB
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Non-food crops - farmers options 3.82 MB
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Non-food crops - farmers options 3.82 MB
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