A new study overcomes a key challenge to switching commercial aircraft in the U.S. from their near-total reliance on fossil fuels to more sustainable aviation fuels. The study details a cost-effective method for producing ethylbenzene—an additive that improves the functional characteristics of sustainable aviation fuels—from polystyrene, a hard plastic used in many consumer goods.

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A new study overcomes a key challenge to switching commercial aircraft in the U.S. from their near-total reliance on fossil fuels to more sustainable aviation fuels.

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Team Makes Sustainable Aviation Fuel Additive from Recycled Polystyrene

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Research scientists at the Illinois Sustainable Technology Center have made a significant breakthrough in the development of sustainable aviation fuels. They have devised a novel method for transforming waste polystyrene, a common plastic found in numerous everyday items, into ethylbenzene—a crucial additive that enhances the performance of sustainable jet fuels. This pioneering work addresses one of the most pressing challenges currently facing…

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