Essays about: "aviation biofuel"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 8 essays containing the words aviation biofuel.

1. 1. Sustainable Solutions in the Aviation Industry : A scenario analysis of electrified aircrafts, sustainable aviation fuels and carbon offsetting

   University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)

   Author : Niklas Jönsson; Fredrik Hillesöy; [2020]
   Keywords : Aviation; carbon offsetting; air travel comparison site; biofuel; electrified aircrafts; scenario analysis.; Flygindustrin; klimatkompensation; flygprisjämförelsesite; scenario analys; elektriska flygplan; biobränsle;

   Abstract : Global warming is an issue that affects the entire world. The aviation industry accounts for around three percent of global emissions, and actions are needed to help steer the industry towards a sustainable transition with new technologies and alternative aviation fuels to reduce emissions. READ MORE

3. 2. Fields of Dreams: Scenarios to Produce Selected Biomass and Renewable Jet Fuels that Fulfill European Union Sustainability Criteria

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

   Author : Torry van Slyke; [2019]
   Keywords : aviation biofuel; Camelina sativa; forestry residues; land use change; Renewable Energy Directive; sustainable development;

   Abstract : Aviation greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions have risen faster than any other transport sector to double between 1990 and 2005. Such emissions from aviation could increase another 700 percent globally, and at least 150 percent in the European Union (EU), by 2050 due to continuously increasing consumer demand. READ MORE

4. 3. Photosynthetic production of raw materials for jet fuel using cyanobacteria : In vivo study of recombinant oleate hydratase for isobutene production

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för biologisk grundutbildning

   Author : Siri Norlander; [2018]
   Keywords : cyanobacteria; oleate hydratase; biofuel; protein expression; isobutene; isobutanol; synechocystis;

   Abstract : Aviation accounts for a significant part of the world’s CO2 emission from the transport sector, but sustainable jet fuels are not as developed or as commonly used as renewable fuels for road vehicles. Biofuels produced through photosynthesis in cyanobacteria are of interest to help solve the pressing issue of CO2 emissions and increased global warming. READ MORE

5. 4. Biofuel, An alternative source for jet fuel in Aviation

   University essay from Högskolan i Halmstad/Akademin för ekonomi, teknik och naturvetenskap

   Author : Mohammad Adnan Aftab; [2017]
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   Abstract : The transport industry is one of the fastest growing industries with the sector playing a significant role in negative impact on global warming and pollution through the emission of greenhouse gases. Aviation in particular, has enjoyed growth especially in the few decades. READ MORE

6. 5. Will a quota obligation fly? - Prospects for introducing a renewable fuel quota obligation on Sweden’s jet fuel market

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Miljö- och energisystem

   Author : Per Norberg; [2014]
   Keywords : Aviation; quota obligation; renewable fuel; renewables; biofuel; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : Detta examensarbete har som syfte att undersöka möjligheterna för införandet av en kvotplikt på den svenska jetbränslemarknaden, något som inte tidigare gjorts i en sammanfattande studie. Målet är att utvärdera detta styrmedel från flera olika perspektiv. READ MORE