A summary of the conclusions from a recent literature review on the potential for alternative jet fuel production from tropical biomass crops will be presented. The review was under taken as part of a large FAA (Federal Aviation Authority) funded project to investigate methods for economically viable and sustainable methods alternative jet fuel production from biomass via bio-chemical or thermo-chemical process routes. Fifteen crops were identified as having potential for jet fuel production, including fiber, oil, and sugar crops. Six bio-chemical and thermo-chemical processing routes were assessed to determine which crop-processing combinations have the greatest potential for further exploration. In addition, results will be presented from the characterization of the fuel properties of the oil from Pongamia seeds, one of the crops identified in the review as having potential for jet fuel production.<br/>

Alternative jet fuel production from tropical biomass resources

255th National Meeting (2018)

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