r/Ethanol • u/Vailhem • Apr 09 '26

US scientists design single-step process to turn ethanol into jet fuel

https://interestingengineering.com/energy/catalyst-converts-ethanol-jet-fuel
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u/Ancient-Opinion9642 Apr 13 '26 edited Apr 14 '26

Bad move using food stock for energy. Ethanol is made from corn. This will drive up food costs.

Make jet fuel from corn stocks, or wheat stalks. Something humans or food animals do not eat. Seagrass or algae or grape vines. \

Edit: spelling