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The point is to make more super energy dense liquid fuel for mobile applications that require that density. IE, airplanes. Thats the reason why the are seeking
by icegreentea 12y ago
The point is to make more super energy dense liquid fuel for mobile applications that require that density. IE, airplanes. Thats the reason why the are seeking to make jet fuel specifically. The energy density requirements for flying makes the current headaches over EV cars look like a joke.
The scientists and engineers have no illusions that this method will be used for general energy generation. This is for a niche application. And the 'sequester carbon from the air' part? All they care about is that its carbon neutral.
And honestly, it's pretty smart. Pretty much a guarantee way to get defense funding all around the world.
- Gravityloss 12y agoYou would have a better climate impact by just creating coal replacing grid electricity with the panels, and flying the airplanes on normal kerosene.
- dredmorbius 12y ago"Normal kerosene" is a nonrenewable resource which will be running out by and by. Hence the interest in synthesis.