Current Technological Status and Future Prospect of Biojet Fuel Production

The aviation industry has garnered significant global attention due to its unsustainable development caused by excessive greenhouse gas emissions and reliance on traditional petroleum jet fuel. One of the most viable approaches is the exploration and implementation of initiatives aimed at the development and industrialization of alternative aviation fuels derived from renewable resources, such as biomass. The utilization of renewable biojet fuel has promise in mitigating CO2 emissions throughout its life cycle, rendering biojet fuels a compelling alternative to conventional aviation fuels. This chapter presents a comprehensive review of feedstock selection, advancements in feedstock cultivation, conversion technologies, refining and upgrading processes, and considerations of sustainability and environmental impacts. The utilization of biomass-derived jet fuel, commonly referred to as biojet fuel, has emerged as a crucial component in the aviation sector’s approach to mitigating both financial expenses and ecological consequences. A collaborative effort is underway among researchers from many sectors, including the aviation industry, government agencies, biofuel companies, agricultural organizations, and academia to advance the development of a commercially feasible and environmentally friendly method for producing durable renewable jet fuel. This approach aims to achieve both cost-effectiveness in production and minimal greenhouse gas emissions. This chapter reviews the challenges and potential associated with the production of biojet fuel, as well as highlighting interesting areas of study in this field. The utilization of jet fuel obtained from biomass holds promise in substituting a substantial proportion of conventional jet fuel needed to fulfil commercial aviation requirements. The potential for substantial production of biojet fuels and reduction of CO2 emissions can be realized through the widespread implementation of biojet fuels, considering the availability of biomass feedstock in the future.