FUEL COMPONENTS, FUEL COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING SAME

摘要

A fuel composition comprises at least a C5 isoprenoid compound or its derivative and a conventional fuel additive. The C5 isoprenoid compound or its derivative can be used as a fuel component or as a fuel additive in the fuel composition. The fuel composition may further comprise a conventional fuel component selected from a diesel fuel, jet fuel, kerosene or gasoline. Methods of making and using the fuel composition are also disclosed. Disclosed herein are also business methods comprising the steps of (a) obtaining a biofuel comprising at least a C5 alcohol or derivative thereof by performing a fermentation reaction of a sugar with a recombinant host cell, wherein the recombinant host cell produces the C5 alcohol or derivative thereof; and (b) distributing, marketing or selling the biofuel.