Room: Poster Area A
Date: Tuesday, 10 June 2025
Time: 11:45 - 12:45 CEST
Session code 1BV.3
Biomass resource potentials and mobilisation
Assessment of Sustainable Aviation Fuel Production in Brazil based on Jatropha curcas L. using Geospatial Data and Spatial Modeling
Short Introductive summary
The production of bio-kerosene depends significantly on the sustainable availability of cost-effective raw materials, which is essential for its economic competitiveness against fossil aviation kerosene. Second-generation materials (SGM), such as lignocellulosic biomass, agricultural waste, jatropha, and macauba, play a key role in this context. Jatropha curcas L. (JCL) stands out due to its high oil content, drought tolerance, adaptability to (sub)tropical climates, and resilience to low-fertility soils. This study aims to develop a bio-kerosene supply chain from Jatropha curcas, cultivated in severely degraded lands (23,9 million hectares) affected by intense grazing. A spatiotemporal analysis using GIS tools was conducted to process and integrate data from agricultural zoning, considering soil, vegetation, and geomorphology factors. The results demonstrate the feasibility of this model for countries like Brazil, which have significant potential for non-edible biofuel production. In optimal conditions, Jatropha curcas can produce 9 tons of seeds, 3.42 kg of oil, and 2.74 tons of jet fuel per hectare. However, accounting for a 30% loss in productivity due to severe degradation, th
Presenter
Adriano ENSINAS
Federal University of Lavras, Engineering Dpt., BRAZIL
Presenter's biography
Associate Professor at UFLA with degrees from UNICAMP. He has conducted research in Spain and Switzerland (EPFL), taught at UFABC, and collaborates internationally. CNPq researcher since 2016, with numerous publications in high-impact journals.
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Co-authors:
T. Ribeiro, Federal University of Lavras, BRAZIL
Session reference: 1BV.3.8