SMRTR Science & EngineeringApr 7, 2026Interesting Engineering

US unlocks cheaper jet fuel with new catalyst that converts ethanol in one step

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US researchers developed a new catalyst that converts ethanol directly into jet fuel precursors in a single step, dramatically reducing sustainable aviation fuel production costs. Colorado biofuel company Gevo licensed this technology from Oak Ridge National Laboratory to accelerate commercial production, addressing the aviation industry's urgent need for cleaner alternatives as jet fuel demand approaches 230 billion gallons by 2050.

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