Advance Research in Sciences
[ ISSN : 2837-5777 ]
A Project Proposal for Brazil: Low-Carbon Hydrogen Potential from Sucroenergetic Sector for the Sustainable Aviation Fuel Production
1Research Group on Bioenergy (GBio), Institute of Energy and Enviroment, University of São Paulo, Av Prof Luciano Gualberto, 1289, CEP 05508-900, São Paulo/SP, Brazil
2Research Centre for Gas Innovation (RCGI), University of São Paulo, Av Prof Mello Moraes, 2231, CEP 05508-030, São Paulo/SP, Brazil
3National Institute of Bioethanol Science and Technology (INCT do Bioetanol), University of São Paulo, R do Matão, 277 - 126 - Vila Universitária, CEP 05508-090, São Paulo/SP, Brazil
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In 2022, Brazil’s aviation sector faced a fuel imbalance, consuming 6 billion liters of jet fuel while producing around 4.9 billion, resulting in an import exceeding 20%. Besides, the aviation industry seeks to reduce emissions to achieve net zero by 2050. To address environmental concerns and jet fuel demand, Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) plays a crucial role. Current technology enables the production of SAF from a variety of biomass. Low-carbon hydrogen is crucial for producing SAF, but currently, over 96% of hydrogen is derived from fossil fuels. Alternative technologies for low-carbon hydrogen production include electrolysis, steam reforming of biomethane, and biomass gasification. In this context, considering the low-carbon hydrogen necessity for SAF production in Brazil, this research seeks to estimate the production technical potential from the sucroenergetic sector studying different routes. Water electrolysis and steam reforming of biomethane and ethanol at the national level will be studied. Residues, such as vinasse and filter cake, will be used for biomethane production, and the excess electricity from burning bagasse will be used in the water electrolysis. This research aims to provide a database and georeferenced maps of the hydrogen potential available from the sucroenergetic sector for use in SAF production in Brazil.
