CX-101732: Production of renewable cycloalkanes from ethanol for blending with jet fuel to enhance energy density and material compatibility and reduce particulate emissions

Award Number: DE-EE0008922
CX(s) Applied: A9, B3.6
Bioenergy Technologies Office
Location(s): CA
Office(s): Golden Field Office

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is proposing to provide funding to Vertimass to convert jet fuel aromatics into cycloalkanes using cellulosic ethanol and fusel oil feedstocks (Note: fusel oils are hydrocarbons with a high molecular weight). The project would seek to optimize a process previously developed by Vertimass for hydrocarbon conversion from ethanol. The project would focus on optimization of the conversion catalyst and energy density, as well as a reduction in particulate emissions associated with combustion.