Can the US Navy really make jet fuel from seawater?

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Start date Apr 26, 2014
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Research conducted by the US Navy has successfully demonstrated the feasibility of producing jet fuel from seawater. This innovative approach highlights the potential for utilizing ocean resources to create sustainable fuel alternatives, showcasing the Navy's commitment to advancing technology beyond traditional military applications. The findings have sparked discussions within the scientific community, emphasizing the implications for energy production and environmental sustainability. Further details can be found in the Navy's official news release and related discussions on physics forums.

Apr 26, 2014

256bits

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This could be chemistry, but I'll put it here.

Research by the US Navy to make jet fuel from seawater.
And it works.
And all we thought they did was stare down the bad guys.

http://www.nrl.navy.mil/media/news-releases/2012/fueling-the-fleet-navy-looks-to-the-seas

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Apr 26, 2014

Greg Bernhardt

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Already being discussed here:
https://www.physicsforums.com/showthread.php?t=749219

:)

Apr 26, 2014

256bits

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Ok. Thanks. I missed that post.

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