Fuel of the future: biofuelsBiomass can be used as an alternative fuel through combustion and direct combustion for energy production. Fuels already in use include gasoline, diesel and ethanol. All of these pose some sort of threat to the environment or human preferences. Cellulosic ethanol is refined by sugar extraction and can be used as a gasoline additive. This plant-based energy source has the potential to reduce waste and pollution from combustion-related energy. The question that needs to be answered is: can cellulosic biofuels replace current fuel redemption trends in terms of environmental impact and mileage? If the source of plant products was implemented to create a cellulosic biofuel, then it will be healthy for the environment and produce a similar, if not better output than fossil fuels, because the sugars in the plants can be released by enzymes from certain animal species provide energy and ferment into cellulosic ethanol which is an abundant source. It is also made from non-edible plants which will absorb excess carbon dioxide emitted by the vehicle before pollution occurs and will be cost effective as it will not rely on our food products meaning more fuel can be used.Bilal Manzer10-08-13Research planMethods and Procedures: Plant cells have cell walls that contain cellulose which is a polysaccharide or complex sugar. Many biofuels are derived from corn or switchgrass. However, organic waste such as papermaking, clothing and building materials can retain the cellular structure of wood even after processing, which will help reduce waste disposal. Humans cannot digest cellulose, but some animals and insects can release the sugars which provide energy. These animals have special enzymes that allow a specific reaction to occur, converting the starting substrate or substance into another product. When plant fibers are exposed to cellulase, a plant fiber, the sugars are released and fermented to become cellulosic ethanol. After acquiring the materials, the paper must be shredded to prepare for the laboratory. A bucket will be filled with warm water with a ratio of two parts water to one part paper. The materials will then need to be soaked in water for three to four hours. A 0.5 liter of mixture will be placed in a blender and poured into a holding bucket until all the paper is pulped. A 5% cellulase solution will be prepared by mixing 5 grams of cellulase solution with 1 liter of water..