What is 2nd Generation Ethanol?
- 2nd generation ethanol is a fuel that can be manufactured from various types of biomass.
- Whereas 1st generation ethanol is made from the sugars and vegetable oils found in arable crops, which can be easily extracted using conventional technology.
- In comparison, 2nd generation ethanol is made from lignocellulosic biomass or woody crops, agricultural residues or waste, which makes it harder to extract the required fuel using conventional technology.