Project overview
This project will deploy multi-isotope (C, H, Ni, Pb, Nd, Sr) techniques and molecular and trace element analyses to determine the origin(s) of carbon atoms in specific fuels and whether carbon comes from fossil or atmospheric origins (DAC, biofuels) or are co-processed mixtures. To achieve this, we will work in close collaboration with external partners (Shell, Lloyds Register, 44.01) to analyse the chemical make-up of various SAFs and SMFs.
The project is sub-divided into two interlinked work packages that will run simultaneously. WP1 will develop new protocols to characterise the hydrocarbons in each sample using state-of-the-art two-dimensional gas chromatography (Co-I Langley, PI Inglis). WP2 will explore whether stable isotopes (e.g,. carbon isotopes; PI Inglis), trace metal isotopes (e.g., nickel, lead, strontium, and neodymium; Co-I Foster, Teagle), and theoretical and/or laboratory-informed predictions (co-I Raja, co-I Zhang) can further differentiate SAFs.
The project is sub-divided into two interlinked work packages that will run simultaneously. WP1 will develop new protocols to characterise the hydrocarbons in each sample using state-of-the-art two-dimensional gas chromatography (Co-I Langley, PI Inglis). WP2 will explore whether stable isotopes (e.g,. carbon isotopes; PI Inglis), trace metal isotopes (e.g., nickel, lead, strontium, and neodymium; Co-I Foster, Teagle), and theoretical and/or laboratory-informed predictions (co-I Raja, co-I Zhang) can further differentiate SAFs.
