Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) is a renewable alternative to conventional jet fuel produced from waste oils, vegetable oils, and other renewable feedstocks. It reduces lifecycle carbon emissions while remaining fully compatible with existing aviation fuel systems.
In SAF production, renewable feedstocks are converted into hydrocarbon intermediates. These molecules, however, do not naturally meet aviation fuel performance requirements, particularly under low-temperature conditions.
To comply with aviation fuel specifications, a dedicated SAF isomerization process is necessary. During this step, straight-chain hydrocarbons are converted into branched molecules, which improves low-temperature flow properties and overall fuel performance.
Molecular sieve–based materials play a decisive role in this stage. They create a controlled reaction environment through their pore structure and active sites, directing the selective rearrangement of straight-chain hydrocarbons while suppressing undesired reactions.
SAF production involves several conversion and refining steps to ensure the final fuel meets strict aviation standards.
JALON’s JLC-DW100 is used in the SAF isomerization process to facilitate the transformation of straight-chain hydrocarbons into the branched structures required by aviation fuel standards. Through controlled molecular restructuring and suppression of side reactions, JLC-DW100 helps maintain favorable low-temperature fuel properties, steady liquid yield, and consistent product quality, ensuring stable and efficient SAF production.
Well-designed catalyst systems translate controlled molecular conversion into practical advantages for SAF producers.
Designed to reduce unnecessary fuel loss during conversion, helping maintain higher usable fuel output.
Supports the formation of aviation-grade fuel components, helping ensure reliable low-temperature behavior and stable product quality.
Enables predictable process behavior and steady long-term operation under industrial conditions.
Supported by a fully integrated molecular sieve manufacturing platform, proprietary technology, and customization capability to meet different SAF production requirements.