Fuel From Air
Swiss researchers say jet fuel can be made out of thin air but it will take a massively expensive effort to set up the infrastructure. The scientists said they can take water vapor and carbon dioxide from air and crack it into carbon and hydrogen using solar power. The resulting “syngas” can then be turned into a variety of petroleum products, including kerosene. The team says the process is relatively straightforward and the deserts of the world have plenty of room for the massive facilities but they will take a big investment from governments to be built.
