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While battery-powered solutions have advanced considerably, they still fall short for large-scale, long-distance aviation. For example, electric aircraft are viable for short flights but cannot yet replace jumbo jets carrying hundreds of passengers over thousands of miles. This reality underscores the need for sustainable aviation fuels (SAFs), which can be produced sustainably and in large quantities.
Jason Salfi, CEO of Dimensional Energy, is at the forefront of this effort. His company employs artificial photosynthesis—a process mimicking natural plant photosynthesis—to produce carbon-neutral jet fuel. This innovative technology uses sunlight to convert CO2 into usable hydrocarbons, offering a promising pathway toward greener aviation.