Scientists at the University of Illinois have developed a method that converts food waste into sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) meeting ASTM and FAA benchmarks without blending fossil fuels. The process, using hydrothermal liquefaction and catalysts, opens new paths in the circular bioeconomy and aviation decarbonisation.
(c) Bao Menglong
(c) Bao Menglong

Los residuos alimentarios se convierten en combustible de aviación sostenible

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Investigadores de la Universidad de Illinois han creado un método para transformar residuos de alimentos en combustible de aviación sostenible (SAF) que cumple normas ASTM y FAA sin mezclarse con combustibles fósiles. El proceso, basado en licuefacción hidrotermal y catalizadores, abre nuevas vías en la bioeconomía circular y la descarbonización aérea.

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