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RMIT researchers have developed a carbon-conversion technology that aims to transform industrial emissions into jet fuel and other carbon-based products. This system integrates carbon removal and conversion, streamlining the process and reducing energy consumption compared to existing methods.

The technology converts carbon dioxide from industrial exhaust into basic chemical building blocks for jet fuel, operating without the need for highly purified CO₂. The research, published in Nature Energy, outlines a complete carbon-conversion system.

A three-kilowatt prototype has been completed, with plans for a 20-kilowatt version. The RMIT team is collaborating with several partners, including Viva Energy and Hart Bioenergy, to align the technology with emissions reduction goals. The team aims to develop a 100-kilowatt demonstration system in five years and commercial readiness in six years.