Ramos-Fernandez Enrique V, Santos Jose L, Alsaadi Dina K, Bavykina Anastasiya, Gallo Jean Marcel R, Gascon Jorge
KAUST Catalysis Center (KCC), King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) Thuwal 23955 Saudi Arabia
Laboratorio de Materiales Avanzados, Departamento de Química Inorgánica, Instituto Universitario de Materiales de Alicante, Universidad de Alicante Apartado 99 Alicante E-03080 Spain.
Chem Sci. 2024 Nov 25;16(2):530-551. doi: 10.1039/d4sc06164k. eCollection 2025 Jan 2.
The development of sustainable aviation fuels (SAFs) is a must for the decarbonization of the aviation industry. This paper explores various pathways for SAF production, focusing on innovative catalytic processes for the utilization of CO as a potential feedstock. Key pathways analyzed include the Modified Fischer-Tropsch Synthesis (MFTS), methanol synthesis, and subsequent transformations of methanol into hydrocarbons (MTH), aromatics (MTA) and olefin oligomerization. The potential of these processes is highlighted, alongside the challenges in catalyst development. The paper emphasizes the need for advanced catalytic processes to achieve high selectivity and stability under industrial conditions, which are critical for the commercial viability of CO-based SAF production. Ultimately, this work aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the current state of research in SAFs, outlining promising directions for future research.
可持续航空燃料（SAF）的开发是航空业脱碳的必要条件。本文探讨了SAF生产的各种途径，重点关注利用CO作为潜在原料的创新催化过程。分析的关键途径包括改性费托合成（MFTS）、甲醇合成以及随后将甲醇转化为烃类（MTH）、芳烃（MTA）和烯烃齐聚。这些过程的潜力以及催化剂开发中的挑战都得到了强调。本文强调需要先进的催化过程，以在工业条件下实现高选择性和稳定性，这对于基于CO的SAF生产的商业可行性至关重要。最终，这项工作旨在全面概述SAF的当前研究状况，概述未来研究的有前景方向。
