Researchers from the University of New South Wales (UNSW) in Sydney have secured funding of over $4 million to scale up a next-generation electrolyser system for producing sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) using renewable energy sources. This system, based on low-cost transition metal and carbon catalysts, integrates with the Fischer-Tropsch (FT) process to convert carbon dioxide and hydrogen into liquid hydrocarbons. The goal is to decarbonize the aviation sector by utilizing renewable energy and innovative technology. With a $1.2 million grant from the Australian Department of Education, the technology will progress from a proof-of-concept stage to a validated prototype. A spin-off company, Gurung Fuel, will be established to commercialize the technology, with industry partners Tjindu Power and Chuangqi Times leading the efforts. The collaboration aims to create a game-changing solution for the aviation industry and contribute to global efforts for sustainability. UNSW researchers emphasize the transformative potential of this technology in driving economies, addressing hard-to-abate sectors, and working towards achieving net zero emissions.