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  • Waste plastic can improve sustainable aviation fuel, researchers find

    Sep 20, 2024 11:15 am by Eric WilsonResearch
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    'To reduce carbon emissions associated with aviation fuel, sustainable aviation fuel is the only option. Landfill-bound waste plastic can be a source for sustainable aviation fuel,' said Hong Lu, a U of I research scientist.