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Scientists have developed a new chemical way to turn wet waste into paraffin, a combustible jet fuel ingredient.
Airplanes contribute to 2.5 percent of global greenhouse emissions, while food waste makes 6 percent.
The new fuel blend could reduce airline emissions to zero and beyond.
Scientists have revealed an ambitious experiment demonstrating the ability of “wet” human waste, like rotting food and sewage, to power airplanes. The recycled fuel could vanquish airline emissions and reduce waste, creating a “165 [percent] reduction” overall, according to the scientists. That represents about 4 percent of total greenhouse gases.
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The secret is volatile fatty acids (VFA), converted from a waste product into paraffin, a popular combustible jet fuel ingredient.
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By Iacovos Vasalos, Research Director Emeritus, Center for Research and Technology-Hellas
Special to The Digest
This report summarizes highlights from the ABLC 2020 Biofuels Digest Virtual Conference, which took place in July 7-10, 2020. (And if you haven’t already registered for this year’s ABLC Digital on May 3-7, 2021, check it out now here.)
There were almost 100 presentations in various areas of technology. These represent work carried out, mainly in United States, in National Labs, Universities and companies. Because most of the academic work in bioeconomy is mainly funded by the Department of Energy (DOE), this brief report puts first in perspective the strategic goals of DOE. Following this, each area of technology is summarized, according to the presentations in the various sessions.