The US Naval Research Laboratory has developed a method for simultaneously extracting carbon dioxide and hydrogen from seawater and converting the two gases to a liquid hydrocarbon fuel. The fuel has potential as a possible replacement for petroleum-based jet fuel. The researchers demonstrated sustained flight of a radio-controlled P-51 replica of the Red Tail Squadron, powered by an off-the-shelf internal combustion engine. According to the researchers, this is the first time technology of this nature has been demonstrated with the potential for transition from the laboratory to full-scale commercial implementation.They believe that with sufficient funding and partnerships, the new method could be commercially viable within the next seven to ten years.
Source: Science DoD
