Sustainable Aviation Fuels as the Path to Carbon Neutrality in Air Transport

• Autorzy: Szyc, Rafał , Lenort, Radim
• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

This paper delves into the evolving landscape of the aviation industry, focusing on Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) as a potential solution to mitigate the environmental impact of air transport. With the aviation sector playing a pivotal role in global connectivity, its growth is shadowed by significant environmental challenges, notably high levels of carbon dioxide emissions and other greenhouse gases. Traditional aviation fuels, largely based on petroleum, are the primary contributors to these emissions, presenting a clear imperative for alternative solutions. This study explores the viability and environmental benefits of SAFs, produced from diverse renewable sources such as biomass, agricultural waste, and solar energy, which can seamlessly integrate into existing aviation infrastructure. The research highlights the technical, economic, and regulatory challenges in transitioning to SAFs while emphasizing their potential to significantly reduce carbon emissions without necessitating major modifications to aircraft technologies. The paper provides a comprehensive analysis of current technologies, production methods, and the market viability of SAFs, including their economic implications in the context of fluctuating oil prices and the industry's drive towards carbon neutrality. By examining the lifecycle emissions and sustainability of various SAFs, this paper contributes to the ongoing discourse on reducing the aviation sector's carbon footprint and enhancing its sustainability profile.

Słowa kluczowe

EN

aviation; sustainable aviation fuel; environmental impact; economic viability; technological advancement; carbon neutrality; air transport

• Czasopismo: Rocznik Ochrona Środowiska
• Rocznik: 2024
• Tom: Tom 26
• Strony: 707--715
• Opis fizyczny: Bibliogr. 27 poz., rys.

Twórcy

autor

Szyc, Rafał

• Faculty of Management, Department of Logistics, University of Business and Administration in Gdynia, Poland

autor

Lenort, Radim

• koda Auto University, Mladá Boleslav, Czech Republic,

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Identyfikatory

DOI

10.54740/ros.2024.062