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NC State Uni turns fat into jet fuel

North Carolina State University engineers have developed technology that can see almost any fat source in the future be used as a feedstock in the production of jet plane biofuel. Referred to as Centia, from 'crudus potentia,' or 'green power' in Latin, the process has been provisionally patented by NC State which can convert virtually any lipid-based feedstock or fat into jet fuel or additives for cold-weather biofuels. This includes utilising low-cost waste fat sources such as cooking grease which are significantly cheaper than edible ... Read more →

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