carbon emissions<\/a>, and this number is steadily increasing. However, aviation\u2019s dependence on fossil fuels presents a challenge in achieving decarbonisation in the industry.<\/p>\nWhile it is anticipated that novel technologies will propel planes in the future, at the moment, it is broadly considered that the most optimal way to assist the industry with its decarbonisation effort is to replace fossil fuels with fuels comprised of sustainable materials, like agricultural waste and waste oils. Producing sustainable aviation fuels that are a feasible commercial alternative for the aviation industry may decrease the UK\u2019s emissions in 2050 by 32%.<\/p>\n
The UK government has recognised the significance of sustainable aviation by incorporating aspirations for \u2018jet zero\u2019 in its Ten Point Plan for a Green Industrial Revolution.<\/p>\n
Driving forward sustainable innovation<\/h3>\n Director of the University of Sheffield Energy Institute and Managing Director for the Sustainable Aviation Fuels Innovation Centre, Professor Mohamed Pourkashanian, commented: \u201cWe are extremely excited to be establishing this state-of-the-art innovation centre in the heart of the University of Sheffield Innovation District. SAF-IC will help the UK to determine the best pathways to net-zero aviation and play a crucial role nationally and internationally in delivering truly sustainable flight.<\/p>\n
\u201cOne of the most unique and critical aspects of SAF-IC is that the centre will be the first of its kind to research fuels which are made without any fossil fuels in the process, including improving understanding of how we can use bioenergy with carbon capture and storage (BECCS) to make a negative emissions fuel.<\/p>\n
\u201cSAF-IC will enable businesses and academics to drive forward their research and technology at a swift pace thanks to its technical and clearing house abilities, allowing the nation to work in line with the targets set by the Department for Transport for net-zero emissions from aviation by 2050.\u201d<\/p>\n
The development of this novel centre has now started, and is expected to be fully operational by July 2022.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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