Wisconsin Energy Institute: How Fatty Acids Could Replace Petroleum-Based Products




The Larry Meiller Show show

Summary: You might know of fatty acids as the "good type" of fat found in fish or leafy greens, but scientists are interested in using them in place of petroleum in products like fuel and medicine. We talk with the director of the Great Lakes Bioenergy Research Center (GLBRC) and the lead researcher to understand more about their role in bioenergy.