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Ethanol vs Bioethanol (1 Viewer)

24Patto

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Hey guys,
what's the difference between ethanol and bioethanol
i've got this assignment that wants me to
1. recount the production method of ethanol (industrial)
2. recount the production method of bioethanol
what's the difference?:(
 

undalay

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1. Production method of ethanol (industrial)

Hydration of ethene.
Ethene + H2O ---> Ethanol

2. Production method of bioethanol.
Fermentation of sugars from plants such as sugar cane etc.

One is renewable, the other isn't.
 

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