Dangers of Ethanol Blends (IMAGE)

Rice University

Dangers of Ethanol Blends

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Advection from the fermentation of increased amounts of ethanol spilled into the soil could pose a danger to buildings and people, according to researchers at Rice University. Bacteria breaks liquid ethanol down into methane gas, which expands as it diffuses. The fuel also produces benzene, a toxic hydrocarbon, which can leach into homes.

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Jie Ma/Rice University

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