A combined photobiological–photochemical route to C <sub>10</sub> cycloalkane jet fuels from carbon dioxide <i>via</i> isoprene
Anup Rana, Leandro Cid Gomes, João S. Rodrigues, Dalia M. M. Yacout, Hugo Arrou-Vignod, Johan Sjölander, Nathalie Proos Vedin, Ouissam El Bakouri, Karin Stensjö, Peter Lindblad, Leena Andersson, Cecilia Sundberg, Mathias Berglund, Pia Lindberg, Henrik Ottosson
Abstract
A photobiological–photochemical process, where sunlight can be used, is shown to convert CO 2 to C 10 cycloalkane jet fuels. The properties are comparable to commercial aviation fuels and LCA indicates the potential sustainability of the process.
Topics & Concepts
CycloalkaneIsopreneJet fuelCarbon dioxidePhotochemistryChemistryCarbon fibersCyclohexaneOrganic chemistryMaterials scienceCatalysisPolymerComposite materialCopolymerComposite numberChemistry and Chemical EngineeringCatalysis and Oxidation ReactionsAlgal biology and biofuel production