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What is the primary purpose of cultivating second generation biofuels like Switchgrass?
What is the primary purpose of cultivating second generation biofuels like Switchgrass?
Which technology is primarily used in the fermentation of first generation biofuels into ethanol?
Which technology is primarily used in the fermentation of first generation biofuels into ethanol?
Why is oxygen limited in the gasification process of second generation biofuels?
Why is oxygen limited in the gasification process of second generation biofuels?
What differentiates pyrolysis from combustion?
What differentiates pyrolysis from combustion?
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Which type of feedstock is primarily used in gasification for second generation biofuels?
Which type of feedstock is primarily used in gasification for second generation biofuels?
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How does the gasification process for second generation biofuels differ from that of conventional fossil fuels?
How does the gasification process for second generation biofuels differ from that of conventional fossil fuels?
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What is the purpose of fermentation with unique or genetically modified bacteria in biofuel production?
What is the purpose of fermentation with unique or genetically modified bacteria in biofuel production?
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Why is the use of lignocellulosic biomass more complicated than first-generation feedstocks in biofuel production?
Why is the use of lignocellulosic biomass more complicated than first-generation feedstocks in biofuel production?
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What is the main challenge in converting lignocellulosic biomass to biofuels?
What is the main challenge in converting lignocellulosic biomass to biofuels?
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Why are pentose sugars not readily fermentable by Saccharomyces cerevisiae?
Why are pentose sugars not readily fermentable by Saccharomyces cerevisiae?
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Which biological process is particularly popular for second-generation feedstock like landfill gas and municipal waste?
Which biological process is particularly popular for second-generation feedstock like landfill gas and municipal waste?
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What must be done to convert lignocellulosic biomass to biofuels?
What must be done to convert lignocellulosic biomass to biofuels?
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What is the main reason why Saccharomyces cerevisiae cannot directly ferment starchy material like maize starch?
What is the main reason why Saccharomyces cerevisiae cannot directly ferment starchy material like maize starch?
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What is essential in breaking down starchy material into fermentable sugars for yeast like Saccharomyces cerevisiae?
What is essential in breaking down starchy material into fermentable sugars for yeast like Saccharomyces cerevisiae?
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What is a key goal of developing genetic yeast strains that can produce amylases themselves?
What is a key goal of developing genetic yeast strains that can produce amylases themselves?
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Why is it important for second-generation biofuels to be derived from sustainable feedstock?
Why is it important for second-generation biofuels to be derived from sustainable feedstock?
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What factor determines whether a feedstock qualifies as second generation for biofuel production?
What factor determines whether a feedstock qualifies as second generation for biofuel production?
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Why are second-generation biofuels sometimes referred to as 'advanced biofuels'?
Why are second-generation biofuels sometimes referred to as 'advanced biofuels'?
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