Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Jodhpur researchers have created a new method of producing bio-jet-fuel from plant-based biomass. It can provide innovation Aviation industry With more economical and environmentally friendly fuels, that could have a significant impact on the energy sector.
The team has created a cost-effective solution to a long-standing problem in the aviation industry. He developed an iron-based catalyst (Fe/silica-alumina) which is readily available and is used with non-edible oils and greases. waste biomass To create bio-jet fuel, This breakthrough has made the manufacturing process profitable.
The global aviation sector is largely dependent on petroleum-based fuel and has an estimated daily fuel demand of over 800 million litres. This makes it one of the most energy-intensive industries in the world.
However, compared to ground transportation or residential and commercial buildings, the aviation industry may not transition easily renewable energy sources with current technology.
according to researchers Sustainable Energy and Fuels Journal, plant-based bio-jet fuel can be a competitive and eco-friendly alternative to conventional petroleum fuels. This has the potential to significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
This study is important for making aviation fuel using a catalyst made of Fe/SiO2-AI2O3, which is abundantly present in Earth. The catalyst, which is similar to natural clay, can be reused up to 10 times with low hydrogen pressure and mild reaction conditions (though in reality it can be used for more than 50 cycles). It is particularly useful for the production of bio-jet fuel.
The findings of this research are encouraging, especially because of the strong acidity and specific structure of the catalyst, which can be achieved using gentle processing conditions such as low H2 pressure without any solvent. Department of Biotechnology is also providing support for this project through DBT Pan-IIT Center for Bioenergy,
Dr. Rakesh K Sharma, Professor, Department of Chemistry, IIT Jodhpursaid their work is notable because they have been able to produce biojet fuel from biomass using a reusable and Earth-abundant iron catalyst. In addition, the process has led to greater efficiency and decreased greenhouse gas emissions in the airline industry.
The team has created a cost-effective solution to a long-standing problem in the aviation industry. He developed an iron-based catalyst (Fe/silica-alumina) which is readily available and is used with non-edible oils and greases. waste biomass To create bio-jet fuel, This breakthrough has made the manufacturing process profitable.
The global aviation sector is largely dependent on petroleum-based fuel and has an estimated daily fuel demand of over 800 million litres. This makes it one of the most energy-intensive industries in the world.
However, compared to ground transportation or residential and commercial buildings, the aviation industry may not transition easily renewable energy sources with current technology.
according to researchers Sustainable Energy and Fuels Journal, plant-based bio-jet fuel can be a competitive and eco-friendly alternative to conventional petroleum fuels. This has the potential to significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
This study is important for making aviation fuel using a catalyst made of Fe/SiO2-AI2O3, which is abundantly present in Earth. The catalyst, which is similar to natural clay, can be reused up to 10 times with low hydrogen pressure and mild reaction conditions (though in reality it can be used for more than 50 cycles). It is particularly useful for the production of bio-jet fuel.
The findings of this research are encouraging, especially because of the strong acidity and specific structure of the catalyst, which can be achieved using gentle processing conditions such as low H2 pressure without any solvent. Department of Biotechnology is also providing support for this project through DBT Pan-IIT Center for Bioenergy,
Dr. Rakesh K Sharma, Professor, Department of Chemistry, IIT Jodhpursaid their work is notable because they have been able to produce biojet fuel from biomass using a reusable and Earth-abundant iron catalyst. In addition, the process has led to greater efficiency and decreased greenhouse gas emissions in the airline industry.