Research is underway at the University of Hawaii to support development of regional supply chains for alternative jet fuel (AJF) production in the tropics.  These efforts include assessment of production potential from tropical biomass resources and development of fundamental chemical and physical data for these biomass resources to inform design of collection logistics and conversion systems.  Modeling efforts focused on production potential have been conducted for biomass resources rich in sugar, fiber, and/or oil.  <i>Milletia pinnata</i> (common name pongamia) is an oil seed bearing tree currently undergoing evaluation for its potential as a dedicated feedstock.  Primary data on oil yields and composition from seeds collected from trees in Hawaii will be presented.  Urban waste streams are also potential sources of feedstock for AJF production.  Efforts to characterize physical and chemical properties of material from a construction and demolition landfill will be summarized.

Regional supply chain analysis for alternative jet fuel production in the tropics

2019 Spring National Meeting

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