A vital source for anyone working on alternative energy sources, this volume describes the latest production methods from various biomass sources, such as corn, wood, and landfill waste for different alcohol fuel types, including ethanol and butanol. The book examines the history of the technology and the potential for decreasing our dependency on oil and environmentally toxic power sources. It also discusses future opportunities and challenges for utilizing alcoholic fuels and provides current and reliable data comparing the performance and the environmental impact of various alcoholic fuels. Applications discussed include fuel cells, reformers, and generators.