1. Introduction

In this learning programme, you will learn:

... About the alternatives to traditional fossil fuels.

... The basic definitions and properties of renewable fuels.

... How to distinguish between biofuels and electrofuels.

... Which feedstocks are used to produce different types of fuels.

... The production processes used to create various types of fuels.

... The chemical processes involved in the production of alternative fuels.

... Which fuel types are already available or may play a significant role in replacing petroleum-based fuels in the future.

... How to compare the technological maturity of different fuel production processes.

... How to evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of various types of fuels compared to fossil fuels.

You don't need any special materials or prior knowledge.

You can go through the chapters at your own pace and according to your preferences—whether chronologically or by jumping between topics. Each section contains various subtopics with informative texts, graphics, and links to further materials (e.g., reports, journal articles, or videos) for deeper exploration of the subject. If additional content, such as journal articles or other literature, is not directly linked on the page, you can find them in the reference list in the final chapter.