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Biojet fuel, sometimes referred to as aviation biofuel, is a substitute fuel produced mostly from plant-based renewable resources. It is made specifically to be used in aviation, primarily in jet engines, as a replacement for conventional jet fuel. In order to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and the aviation industry’s reliance on fossil fuels, the idea of biojet fuel was developed. A variety of feedstocks, biomass, and algae are being used to make biojet fuel. The carbon footprint of biojet fuel is smaller than that of conventional jet fuel. In addition, biojet fuel has a higher energy density, which could lead to superior fuel economy and longer flight distances. The use of biojet fuel does not necessitate material modifications to aircraft engines because it can be blended seamlessly with regular jet fuel. As a result, airlines can use the fuel without experiencing any changes to their current infrastructure. In order to move toward a more environmentally friendly and sustainable aviation sector, the aviation industry, as well as governments and environmental organizations, continue to fund research, development, and implementation efforts to advance the production and use of biojet fuel.
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Saurabh, S. (2024). General Background and Introduction of Biojet Fuel. In: Kuila, A. (eds) Biojet Fuel: Current Technology and Future Prospect. Clean Energy Production Technologies. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-99-8783-2_1
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