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Want better alternative fuel? Convert ethanol to butanol more efficiently.
A research team, led by Professor of Chemistry William Jones, has developed a series of reactions that results in the selective conversion of ethanol to butanol, without producing unwanted byproducts. “Butanol is much better than ethanol as an alternative to gasoline. It yields more energy, is less volatile, and doesn’t cause damage to engines,” says Jones.
