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14. Sustainable Aviation Biofuels: Progress and Challenges

Authors : Viviane de Castro Bizerra, Kaiany Moreira dos Santos, Paulo Gonçalves de Sousa Júnior, José Roberto de Matos Filho, Antônio Luthierre Gama Cavalcante, Francisco Simão Neto, Valdilane Santos Alexandre, Érico Carlos de Castro, Maria Cristiane Martins de Souza, José C. S. dos Santos

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The aviation industry faces significant challenges in reducing greenhouse gas emissions, with the sector contributing approximately 3.5–4% of global anthropogenic climate change. This chapter examines the progress and obstacles in developing sustainable aviation biofuels (SAFs), which are crucial for mitigating the environmental impact of air travel. It highlights the urgent need for viable fuel alternatives that can reduce CO2 emissions, with a focus on the production processes, properties, and economic feasibility of SAFs. The chapter also explores the latest research trends and technological advancements in SAF production, including biofuels, synthetic fuels, and renewable energy sources. It provides a detailed analysis of the current state of SAFs, their potential applications, and the future prospects for sustainable aviation. The bibliometric analysis offers unique insights into the most influential countries, institutions, and authors in the field, as well as the key funding agencies driving research and development. Additionally, the chapter discusses the economic and environmental benefits of SAFs, highlighting their potential to reduce carbon emissions and improve the sustainability of the aviation industry. It also addresses the challenges and opportunities in the development and implementation of SAFs, providing a comprehensive overview of the current landscape and future directions for sustainable aviation.

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Title: Sustainable Aviation Biofuels: Progress and Challenges
Authors: Viviane de Castro Bizerra
Kaiany Moreira dos Santos
Paulo Gonçalves de Sousa Júnior
José Roberto de Matos Filho
Antônio Luthierre Gama Cavalcante
Francisco Simão Neto
Valdilane Santos Alexandre
Érico Carlos de Castro
Maria Cristiane Martins de Souza
José C. S. dos Santos
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland
Book: Sustainable Aviation Fuels
Print ISBN: 978-3-031-83720-3

Electronic ISBN: 978-3-031-83721-0

Copyright Year: 2025
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-83721-0_14

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