Bacteria for Blastoff: Using Microbes to Make Supercharged New Rocket Fuel - Berkeley Lab - Lawrence Berkeley Lab (.gov)

Scientists used an oddball molecule made by bacteria to develop a new class of biofuels predicted to have greater energy density than any petroleum product, including the leading aviation and rocket fuels.

Scientists turned to an oddball bacterial molecule that looks like a jaw full of sharp teeth to create a new type of fuel that could be used for all types of vehicles, including rockets. (Credit: Jen… [+10007 chars]

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