An Overview of Major Synthetic Fuels

Vishal Ram and Surender Reddy Salkuti ()
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Vishal Ram: Department of Electrical Engineering, Loyola-ICAM College of Engineering and Technology, Chennai 600034, India
Surender Reddy Salkuti: Department of Railroad and Electrical Engineering, Woosong University, Jayang Dong, Dong-gu, Daejeon 34606, Republic of Korea

Energies, 2023, vol. 16, issue 6, 1-35

Abstract: Artificial fuels have been researched for more than a decade now in an attempt to find alternative sources of energy. With global climatic conditions rapidly approaching the end of their safe line, an emphasis on escalating the change has been seen in recent times. Synthetic fuels are a diverse group of compounds that can be used as replacements for traditional fuels, such as gasoline and diesel. This paper provides a comprehensive review of synthetic fuels, with a focus on their classification and production processes. The article begins with an in-depth introduction, followed by virtually classifying the major synthetic fuels that are currently produced on an industrial scale. The article further discusses their feedstocks and production processes, along with detailed equations and diagrams to help readers understand the basic science behind synthetic fuels. The environmental impact of these fuels is also explored, along with their respective key players in the industry. By highlighting the benefits and drawbacks of synthetic fuels, this study also aims to facilitate an informed discussion about the future of energy and the role that synthetic fuels may play in reducing our reliance on fossil fuels.

Keywords: synthetic fuels; biofuels; classification and production of synthetic fuels; bottlenecks of synthetic fuels; quality of yield; conversion pathways; key players of synthetic fuels; alternate fuels; biofuels; hydrogen fuels; HVO; synthetic diesel; power to liquid fuels; gas to liquid fuels; bio-methanol; synthesis gas; sustainable aviation fuel; Fischer–Tropsch (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: Q Q0 Q4 Q40 Q41 Q42 Q43 Q47 Q48 Q49 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2023
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