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Scientists turn CO2 into jet fuel – Yahoo Lifestyle Australia
Scientists have turned CO2 into jet fuel, hinting at a future where aircraft could have net zero emissions without relying on electric motors.
Researchers may have found a way to reduce the environmental impact of air travel in situations when electric aircraft and alternative fuels arent practical. Wiredreports that Oxford University scientists have successfully turned CO2 into jet fuel, raising the possibility of conventionally-powered aircraft with net zero emissions.
The technique effectively reverses the process of burning fuel by relying on the organic combustion method. The team heated a mix of citric acid, hydrogen and an iron-manganese-potassium…
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