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Fueling the Future

Fueling the Future
Contributors
Sarah Prescott
Associate Professor | Beyond Benign, Inc.
Learning Objets
Summary
This article is to help teachers incorporate the UN’s Sustainable Development Goal 8 in teaching green chemistry. Students will apply concepts from the biofuel industry to understand developments in the production of biofuels and how they are linked to Goal 8. Students will discuss environmental and ethical issues and manufacturing processes. The fermentation experiment is used to help students think of new sustainable technologies for greener fuels.
Keywords
Biofuels
Ethics
Sustainability
Sustainable Chemistry
Fermentation

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Moderation state
Published
Object Type
Laboratory experiment
Audience
High School (Secondary School)
Published on
Green Chemistry Principles
Design for Energy Efficiency
Catalysis
U.N. Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
Affordable and Clean Energy
Decent Work and Economic Growth
Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
Learning Goals/Student Objectives
The goal is for students to apply concepts and activities in chemistry and consider UN sustainable development Goal 8.
Common pedagogies covered
Blended learning
Context-based learning
Hands-on learning
Student-centered learning
Technology-enhanced learning
Time required (if applicable)
sustainability, fermentation, biofuels, bioethanol, ethics, bioenergy

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Sarah Prescott
Safety Precautions, Hazards, and Risk Assessment
Eye protection, flammable. See the resource for additional information.
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Link to RSC resource