Finding naturally occurring biomass energy sources, perhaps with genetically altered phytoplankton could end OPEC oil reliance, creating strategic reliance upon one countries own biomass, as well as current "plastic to crude oil" processes.
Biotechnology will certainly play an important role in the further development of biofuels because it offers creative approaches to solving some of the most vexing problems associated with biofuels. For example, some of the main challenges for production and use of biofuels are that current agricultural practices simply cannot deliver sufficient amounts at low-enough prices to meet the massive demand. These problems could be addressed, in part, by engineering crops to yield significantly greater carbon and energy content.
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