Ethanol Fuel and Solvent

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  • Ethanol as a fuel and solvent
    • Ethanol as a fuel
      • Ethanol can be produced from the fermentation of plants such as sugar cane. These are referred to as fuel crops and after distillation results in the production of bioethanol
        • Bioethanol
          • only produces carbon dioxide and water as waste products
          • renewable
    • Ethanol as a solvent
      • manufacture of varnishes and perfumes
      • as a preservative for biological specimens
      • in preparation of essences and flavourings
      • in medicines and drugs
      • as a disinfectant

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