An&nbsp;aviation firm has recently achieved a remarkable feat by creating jet fuel entirely derived from human excreta.&nbsp;The breakthrough, conducted by scientists in a Gloucestershire laboratory, introduces an innovative solution to the aviation industry's quest for sustainable and low-carbon fuel alternatives.

The CEO of Firefly Green Fuels, James Hygate, explained to the BBC the motivation behind their unconventional choice of feedstock. Seeking a highly abundant and low-value resource, the team recognised the abundance of human waste, making it a promising candidate for transforming into eco-friendly jet fuel.

International aviation regulators conducted independent tests, affirming that the sewage-derived jet fuel closely resembles conventional fossil jet fuel. This validation positions the innovation as a credible and viable alternative in the aviation fuel landscape.

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<h2>Carbon footprint revolution: A 90 per cent reduction</h2>

Collaborating with Cranfield University, Firefly delved into assessing the life cycle carbon impact of their fuel. The findings revealed a staggering 90 per cent&nbsp;reduction in carbon footprint compared to standard jet fuel.

James Hygate emphasised&nbsp;a crucial distinction in their fuel – the absence of fossil carbon. Despite sharing chemical similarities with fossil-based kerosene, Firefly's jet fuel stands out as a genuinely fossil-free alternative. This aligns with the global imperative to transition towards cleaner and greener energy sources.

With aviation contributing approximately two per cent of global carbon emissions, there is a pressing need to address its environmental impact. The industry faces challenges in decarbonisation, prompting a global race to discover sustainable and eco-friendly alternatives.

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While initiatives to develop electric planes and hydrogen-electric powered flights are underway, the full-scale transition of the aviation industry to these technologies is anticipated to take years, possibly decades.

In the interim, the urgency to explore and adopt environmentally friendly kerosene production methods remains paramount.

(With inputs from agencies)

An aviation firm has recently achieved a remarkable feat by creating jet fuel entirely derived from human excreta. The breakthrough, conducted by scientists in a Gloucestershire laboratory, introduces an innovative solution to the aviation industry's quest for sustainable and low-carbon fuel alternatives.

An aviation firm has recently achieved a remarkable feat by creating jet fuel entirely derived from human excreta. The breakthrough, conducted by scientists in a Gloucestershire laboratory, introduces an innovative solution to the aviation industry's quest for sustainable and low-carbon fuel alternatives. The CEO of Firefly Green Fuels, James Hygate, explained to the BBC the motivation behind their unconventional choice of feedstock. Seeking a highly abundant and low-value resource, the team recognised the abundance of human waste, making it a promising candidate for transforming into eco-friendly jet fuel. International aviation regulators conducted independent tests, affirming that the sewage-derived jet fuel closely resembles conventional fossil jet fuel. This validation positions the innovation as a credible and viable alternative in the aviation fuel landscape. Also read | Paper straws are not necessarily biodegradable, may lead to pollution: Study Carbon footprint revolution: A 90 per cent reduction Collaborating with Cranfield University, Firefly delved into assessing the life cycle carbon impact of their fuel. The findings revealed a staggering 90 per cent reduction in carbon footprint compared to standard jet fuel. James Hygate emphasised a crucial distinction in their fuel – the absence of fossil carbon. Despite sharing chemical similarities with fossil-based kerosene, Firefly's jet fuel stands out as a genuinely fossil-free alternative. This aligns with the global imperative to transition towards cleaner and greener energy sources. With aviation contributing approximately two per cent of global carbon emissions, there is a pressing need to address its environmental impact. The industry faces challenges in decarbonisation, prompting a global race to discover sustainable and eco-friendly alternatives. Also watch | Japan's Burning Plane: What's the real story? While initiatives to develop electric planes and hydrogen-electric powered flights are underway, the full-scale transition of the aviation industry to these technologies is anticipated to take years, possibly decades. In the interim, the urgency to explore and adopt environmentally friendly kerosene production methods remains paramount. (With inputs from agencies)

Sustainable skies: Aviation firm produces jet fuel entirely from human excreta

The aviation industry is attempting to demonstrate the possibilities of low-carbon alternatives to ensure its future, and on Tuesday morning, a Virgin Atlantic passenger jet fuelled entirely by sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) took flight from London to New York.

Virgin Atlantic jet making 1st transatlantic flight on low-carbon fuel

Union minister Nitin Gadkari has expressed confidence that green fuel will end the need for the use of petrol in vehicles in the country after five years.

He made the statement in Maharashtra's Akola on Thursday, where he was conferred an honorary degree of Doctor of Science by Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth. The degree was awarded to him by the Governor and Chancellor of public universities Bhagat Singh Koshyari. Former Vice-Chancellor Dr. Motilal Madan, VC Dr. Vilas Bhale, professors,&nbsp;faculty deans, teachers, registrar, and graduating students were also present.

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During his speech, the Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways made a strong pitch for the use of green hydrogen, ethanol, and other green fuels.&nbsp;

Green hydrogen can be sold for Rs 70 per kg and can be made from deep well water.

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"With full faith, I want to say that petrol will vanish from the country after five years. Your cars and scooters will either be on green hydrogen, ethanol flex-fuel, CNG, or LNG," he said.

Chattisgarh government has also recently&nbsp;approved its EV Policy for 2022 and electric vehicles can be manufactured in the state.

All these goals if achieved will not only cut the spending on driving vehicles but also help protecting the environment, which is one of the most important needs.&nbsp;

Gadkari also appealed to agriculture researchers and experts to work on increasing agricultural growth from 12 per cent to 20 per cent in the next five years.

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The farmers in Maharashtra are very talented, he said while emphasizing the need to guide and train them with new research and technology.

He also talked about the need for farmers to become energy providers as well and not just food providers. He also said that farmers cannot change their futures by merely planting crops, but should also learn other useful techniques as well, which would not only help them earn but also in their existing agricultural work.&nbsp;

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Union minister Nitin Gadkari has expressed confidence that green fuel will end the need for the use of petrol in vehicles in the country after five years. He made the statement in Maharashtra's Akola on Thursday, where he was conferred an honorary degree of Doctor of Science by Dr.

Union minister Nitin Gadkari has expressed confidence that green fuel will end the need for the use of petrol in vehicles in the country after five years. He made the statement in Maharashtra's Akola on Thursday, where he was conferred an honorary degree of Doctor of Science by Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth. The degree was awarded to him by the Governor and Chancellor of public universities Bhagat Singh Koshyari. Former Vice-Chancellor Dr. Motilal Madan, VC Dr. Vilas Bhale, professors, faculty deans, teachers, registrar, and graduating students were also present. Also read | ‘New law’ on cards: Rs 500 reward for sharing picture of wrongly parked vehicle soon, says Indian Minister During his speech, the Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways made a strong pitch for the use of green hydrogen, ethanol, and other green fuels. Green hydrogen can be sold for Rs 70 per kg and can be made from deep well water. Watch | Vivo under scanner in India: Probe into alleged money laundering "With full faith, I want to say that petrol will vanish from the country after five years. Your cars and scooters will either be on green hydrogen, ethanol flex-fuel, CNG, or LNG," he said. Chattisgarh government has also recently approved its EV Policy for 2022 and electric vehicles can be manufactured in the state. All these goals if achieved will not only cut the spending on driving vehicles but also help protecting the environment, which is one of the most important needs. Gadkari also appealed to agriculture researchers and experts to work on increasing agricultural growth from 12 per cent to 20 per cent in the next five years. Also read | India builds 75-km highway in just 5 days, breaks Qatar's world record The farmers in Maharashtra are very talented, he said while emphasizing the need to guide and train them with new research and technology. He also talked about the need for farmers to become energy providers as well and not just food providers. He also said that farmers cannot change their futures by merely planting crops, but should also learn other useful techniques as well, which would not only help them earn but also in their existing agricultural work. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Indian Union Minister says Petrol will be banned in India after five years

India is facing a dilemma to remain dependent on fossil fuel to drive the economy or to shift to clean energy. Both the scenarios are tricky especially at a time when India faces record heat wave but also needs energy to avoid power shortages

Delhi tries to shift to green fuel

Scientists at the Oak Bridge National Laboratory in the US state of Tennessee have accidentally discovered a&nbsp;highly efficient &nbsp;and practical way to convert greenhouse gas carbon dioxide to the ethanol.&nbsp;

The electrochemical process uses a catalyst made of copper, carbon and nitrogen in varying proportions to turn CO2 into fuel.&nbsp;

Ethanol is one of the most widely-used biofuel in the world. It is most often used&nbsp;as motor fuel.&nbsp;

Scientists, in what they termed as a &ldquo;serendipitous&rdquo; discovery, found that copper and carbon, combined on a &nbsp;silicon surface and triggered with electrical currents, produced high yields of ethanol fuel.&nbsp;

The discovery will help do away with the use of the precious metal platinum as a catalyst to fuel the electrochemical process of conversion.&nbsp;

&quot;This work is building the foundation for a chemical industry that runs on electricity and CO2, which can help us build a zero-carbon economy. Improving yield and efficiency and developing catalysts that do not require rare elements is critical to scaling these processes up cost effectively,&quot; said Dr Jeremy Martin told Al Jazeera.&nbsp;

The discovery is likely to make way for ethanol being used as a mainstream fuel that will eventually help reduce pollution caused by&nbsp;greenhouse gas emissions.&nbsp;

(WION)

In a 'serendipitous' discovery, scientists found that a chemical reaction between carbon & copper on a silicon surface produces ethanol

Scientists at the Oak Bridge National Laboratory in the US state of Tennessee have accidentally discovered a highly efficient and practical way to convert greenhouse gas carbon dioxide to the ethanol. The electrochemical process uses a catalyst made of copper, carbon and nitrogen in varying proportions to turn CO2 into fuel. Ethanol is one of the most widely-used biofuel in the world. It is most often used as motor fuel. Scientists, in what they termed as a “serendipitous” discovery, found that copper and carbon, combined on a silicon surface and triggered with electrical currents, produced high yields of ethanol fuel. The discovery will help do away with the use of the precious metal platinum as a catalyst to fuel the electrochemical process of conversion. "This work is building the foundation for a chemical industry that runs on electricity and CO2, which can help us build a zero-carbon economy. Improving yield and efficiency and developing catalysts that do not require rare elements is critical to scaling these processes up cost effectively," said Dr Jeremy Martin told Al Jazeera. The discovery is likely to make way for ethanol being used as a mainstream fuel that will eventually help reduce pollution caused by greenhouse gas emissions. (WION)

US scientists accidentaly turn carbon dioxide into green fuel ethanol

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