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April 25th, 2006

Tiny reactor boosts biodiesel production

Abstract:
A tiny chemical reactor that can convert vegetable oil directly into biodiesel could help farmers turn some of their crops into homegrown fuel to operate agricultural equipment instead of relying on costly imported oil. (the reactor uses nanoscale channels)

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