Molten salts give biofuels a boost

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As we know, it is favourable that breaking down cellulose could improve prospects for energy-efficient biofuels. But it is diffecult to degrade cellulose. In this study, the researchers find that molten salts can help break down the tough, energy-containing cellulose molecules without creating unwanted by-products.

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