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National Non-Food Crops Centre
NNFCC Factsheets
The National Non-Food Crops Centre (NNFCC) promotes the use of renewable energy, feedstocks and materials in sectors such as energy, chemicals, pharmaceuticals and construction. These factsheets provide concise information on the work of the Centre and investigate a wide range of topics including:
- bioethanol
- biodiesel
- renewable feedstocks for the chemical and pharmaceutical industries
- renewable building materials
- natural insulation products
- land-use issues
The factsheets are useful when teaching topics such as sustainable development, biotechnology, design and renewable energies.
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The UK Biofuel Supply Chain 2008
From the National Non-Food Crops Centre, this factsheet looks at the sources and supply of biofuels in the UK. It describes:
- how biodiesel and bioethanol are produced
- blends of biofuels used in vehicle fuels
- sources and biofuel production in the UK
- greenhouse gas emission...
Vegetable Oil and Biodiesel Production
From the National Non-Food Crops Centre, this factsheet looks at the production of vegetable oils and biodiesel for vehicle fuels. The factsheet gives information on the benefits of using bio-derived oils and also the economics of production. It also provides information on the use of biofuels.
Did You Know What Plant Oils Are Used For?
From the National Non-Food Crops Centre, this factsheet looks at the uses of oils derived from plant materials. This includes:
- soaps and detergents
- healthcare
- beauty products
- feedstocks for the chemical industry
- lubricants
- fuel.
Woodfuel Heating
Produced by the National Non-Food Crops Centre (NNFCC), these two reports look at the use of wood for heating. They are technical reports but contain a lot of information that may be of use to teachers or post-16 students who are researching the subject and require in-depth information. The two reports cover...
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| Subject(s) | Design and technology, Science, Biology, Chemistry |
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| Age | 14-16, 16-19 |
| Published | 2000 - 2009 |
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| Direct URL | https://www-dev.stem.org.uk/cx5eb |
