Converting Biomass To Fuels | What Are The Advantages – And Could It Increase Fuel Efficiency?
Finding Genius Podcast
Richard Jacobs
4.4 • 1K Ratings
🗓️ 5 November 2024
⏱️ 37 minutes
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Summary
Returning to the podcast is Dr. Mark Holtzapple, a chemical engineering professor at Texas A&M University. He joins us today to discuss his latest research interests: biofuels and engine efficiency…
With decades of experience in the field of chemical engineering, Dr. Holtzapple is always eager to push the boundaries of scientific exploration. Not only does he want to convert biomass into biofuel to increase sustainability, but he also wants to enhance the functionality of engines. How does he propose we do this? Tune in to see for yourself!
In this episode, we discuss:
- How enzymes contribute to the creation of biofuel.
- The components of gasoline that limit its storability.
- What it would look like to grow crops for energy instead of food.
- Why prickly pear makes such a versatile crop.
To discover more about Dr. Holtzapple and his fascinating research, click here now!
Episode also available on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/30PvU9C
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| 0:11.0 | 5% go above and beyond. |
| 0:13.0 | They become very good at what they do, but only 0.1%. |
| 0:17.0 | A real genius. |
| 0:18.0 | Richard Jacobs has made it his life's mission to find them for you. |
| 0:22.5 | He hunts down and interviews geniuses in every field, sleep science, cancer, stem cells, ketogenic diets, and more. |
| 0:28.9 | Here come the geniuses. |
| 0:30.6 | This is the Finding Genius podcast with Richard Jacobs. |
| 0:37.7 | Hello, this is Richard Jacobs with the Finding Genius podcast, now part of the Finding Genius |
| 0:42.4 | Foundation. |
| 0:43.5 | I've a returning guest. |
| 0:44.9 | He's a polymath here in the field of chemical engineering. |
| 0:48.4 | He's involved in a lot of super interesting projects, so many that anticipate him coming back |
| 0:53.6 | three, four more times. His name is Mark |
| 0:55.8 | Koltapel. He's professor of chemical engineering at Texas A&M University. We've done two podcasts before. |
| 1:02.3 | One was on desalination, removing salt from seawater. This one, we're going to talk about biofuels |
| 1:08.1 | at a new possible type of engine arrangement for a car that would |
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