Imagine using sunlight and tiny water plants to create fuel for planes and ships. Instead of drilling for oil, this method uses solar energy and waste to grow algae that act like little oil factories. The process then cleans and refines these oils into high-quality fuel, recycling almost everything used along the way.
Aviation and shipping sectors struggle to find cost-effective, carbon-neutral fuel alternatives that don't rely on scarce resources.
A system for converting solar energy, CO2, and organic waste into methanol, methane, and bio-oils using smart reactor designs and improved algal strains.
If you are a fuel supplier dealing with high carbon emissions and expensive sustainable alternatives — this project developed a way to produce renewable aviation fuels that reduces production costs by 25%. This allows for a more affordable transition to green flight.
If you are a shipping company dealing with strict emission regulations — this project developed a method to create renewable methanol and methane from solar energy and algae. This provides a sustainable fuel source that lowers the environmental impact by about 20%.
If you are a waste processor dealing with organic waste streams — this project developed a circular system that uses these wastes as input for fuel production. It allows you to turn waste into a valuable raw material for the energy sector.
The project aims to reduce production costs by 25% compared to current methods.
Based on available project data, the project uses computational modelling and process simulations to guide the design and scale-up at the process level.
Based on available project data, specific licensing terms are not provided, but the project involves a consortium of 7 partners including 3 industry entities.
The project period runs from May 1, 2024, to April 30, 2027.
The system is designed for circularity, where organic wastes and carbon dioxide are used as inputs, and 80% of residual biomass is re-circulated.
The consortium is well-balanced for technology transfer, consisting of 7 partners across 6 countries. With an industry ratio of 43% (3 industrial partners, including 2 SMEs), there is a strong commercial drive to ensure the research translates into viable aviation and shipping fuels.
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