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Ethanol From Orange Peels

— October 13, 2007 — Autos
We've seen ethanol out of corn and sugar cane, but now scientists have discovered a way to use other edibilities, such as orange peels, to help green our gas tanks. The discovery was made by a group of University of Guadalajara students while researching essential oils.

Ethanol is used to dilute gasoline in car engines so that less gas is used. Using organic alternatives like fermented sugars in orange peel, is more eco-friendly than using pure gas which further endorses the damage caused by mass drilling projects.

Tree Hugger was just as excited about the news. "Orange peel adds oxygen to fuel, which helps to neutralize the carbon monoxide emissions," they blogged. "So far it's unclear whether orange-based ethanol would drive up the price of the world's favorite citrus fruit, but at the least the Mexican government is likely to fund more research to find out."

Orange you glad the world is becoming more environmentally aware?
Trend Themes
1. Alternative Ethanol Sources - Using organic alternatives like fermented sugars from orange peels as a source of ethanol presents an opportunity for eco-friendly fuel production.
2. Eco-friendly Fuel Solutions - The use of ethanol from orange peels adds oxygen to fuel, helping to neutralize carbon monoxide emissions, and drives the development of more sustainable fuel options.
3. Research on Ethanol From Orange Peels - With the potential to reduce reliance on traditional gasoline and decrease carbon emissions, further research and development of orange-based ethanol is likely to be funded and pursued.
Industry Implications
1. Alternative Fuel - The alternative fuel industry can take advantage of using orange peels to produce ethanol, offering a more sustainable and eco-friendly option for fuel production.
2. Agriculture - The agriculture industry can explore opportunities in the cultivation and processing of oranges as a source of organic ethanol that can be used in fuel production.
3. Research and Development - The research and development industry can focus on exploring advanced methods and technology to efficiently extract and convert ethanol from orange peels, driving innovation in sustainable fuel production.
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