Chemical Fuel Energy

Platform Leader:

Prof Yali Yao 

The platform of Chemical Fuel Energy specialises in novel techniques for the production of green chemicals and sustainable fuels made from non-edible bio feedstocks, waste, CO₂ and green power with the purpose of supporting the global energy transition and reducing the carbon footprint of Africa. The products include transportation fuels (gasoline, diesel and aviation fuels), ammonia, short/long chain olefins, short/long chain alcohols, base oils, methane, LPG, etc. This platform provides access for industry to the latest cutting-edge techniques developed in the academic arena. These solutions range from short term consulting services through to medium- or long-term outcomes focused research and development partnerships. 

The sub-topics of the platform area are as follows:

• • Alternative fuel production via Fischer-Tropsch Synthesis (FTS)
  • CO₂ Capture and Utilization
  • Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF)
  • Ammonia Fuel

Team Members:

Dr P Khangale

Dr J Gorimbo