Chinese Journal of Biotechnology 2016;32(10):1309-1321

doi:10.13345/j.cjb.160078

Progress and prospect of bio-jet fuels industry in domestic and overseas.

Kai QIAO 1 ; Jie FU 2 ; Feng ZHOU 1 ; Huixia MA 1

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Keywords

algal oils; bio-jet fuels; catalytic decarboxylation; near-critical hydrolysis; waste cooking oil

Country

China

Language

Chinese

Abstract

We reviewed the progress of the bio-jet fuels industry in recent years and systematically analyzed the technical routes that have been approved or in the pipeline for approval by ASTM D7566. In addition, we highlighted a novel pathway to produce drop-in fuel by near-critical hydrolysis of waste cooking oils or algal oils followed by catalytic decarboxylation. Also, we introduced the source of oils and fats feedstock and the domestic bio-jet fuel industry status during the 12th Five-Year-Plan period. Based on our own research, we discussed the prospect of the bio-jet fuel industry and future research needs.