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The document outlines the eight-step process of biofuel production, specifically the creation of ethanol from plants and trees. It begins with the absorption of sunlight and carbon dioxide by plants, followed by harvesting, pre-processing, and chemical conversion into sugars, which are then fermented into ethanol for transportation use. The cycle is completed as CO2 is released back into the atmosphere, where it is reabsorbed by plants.

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Process Chart

The document outlines the eight-step process of biofuel production, specifically the creation of ethanol from plants and trees. It begins with the absorption of sunlight and carbon dioxide by plants, followed by harvesting, pre-processing, and chemical conversion into sugars, which are then fermented into ethanol for transportation use. The cycle is completed as CO2 is released back into the atmosphere, where it is reabsorbed by plants.

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BIOFUEL PRODUCTION;HOW ETHANOL IS MADE

The figure illustrates the process of biofuel production,


specifically how ethanol is generated from plants and trees.

Overall, this process consists of eight main steps, beginning with plants
and trees absorbing sunlight and carbon dioxide for growth. This is
followed by the pre-processing and processing of the raw material to
produce ethanol, ultimately resulting in its use as a fuel for
transportation. Afterward, CO2 is discharged into the atmosphere, and the
cycle begins again when plants and trees absorb the released CO2.

In the first step, plants and trees collect energy in the form of
sunlight and carbon dioxide, which facilitates their growth. Once they
are fully grown, they are ready to be harvested and transported to a
factory where they undergo pre-processing in a specialized machine that
breaks them down into smaller parts to extract cellulose.

The extracted cellulose is then delivered to a laboratory, where it is


chemically processed to create sugars. The next step involves mixing the
resulting sugar with microbes, producing ethanol, which can be used as
fuel for various types of transportation, including cars, trucks, and
airplanes.

Afterward, these transportation systems release CO2 into the air, which
is then absorbed by trees and plants, thus allowing the cyclical process
to start again.

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