Scientific American: What technical obstacles currently most curtail the growth of biofuels? What are the prospects for overcoming them in the near future and the longer-term? Like any new industry, biofuels face their own share of challenges–from environmental to cost to infrastructure compatibility. Amyris, however, has chosen a unique path to overcome current challenges. We are perfecting a new technology that makes hydrocarbons–the same components found in petroleum fuels. Therefore, our fuels can …