UH Hilo Commences Field Trials To Study The Production Of Sugarcane for Jet Fuel

A new study is underway at UH Hilo to cultivate sugar cane for the use as biofuel in aviation. The study will be completed of a three-tier plan, with the ultimate goal being to attract students from abroad to collaborate with the University and later move towards local production capacities. “The aviation industry recognizes that bio-based, or sustainable aviation fuels are essential to the future of aviation,” says Mathews. “Fully one-half of the industry’s greenhouse gas reduction goals for 2050 can only be achieved via sustainable jet fuels. Electric airplanes are only feasible for small planes on short-distance flights and the only electric airplane under development that has substantial range is a hybrid that still requires liquid fuel.” Full story from UH Hilo, via Kiaria Zoi Nakamura: https://hilo.hawaii.edu/chancellor/stories/2021/03/25/study-sugarcane-for-jet-fuel/