Research on the Integrated Development of Nuclear Energy and Aviation Industry under the Background of 'Dual Carbon' Goals

Abstract

The aviation sector, which is predominantly reliant on fossil fuels, confronts a monumental challenge in striving for net-zero CO2 emissions by the year 2050. Within the spectrum of decarbonization initiatives for the aviation industry, Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) are recognized as the most viable carbon emission mitigation strategy. This study systematically reviews the technological trajectories of SAF and posits that Electrofuels, derived from the power-to-liquid (PtL) conversion process, will serve as a pivotal nexus for the synergistic development of nuclear energy and aviation. This integration is poised to facilitate the decarbonization of the conventional aviation sector. This paper introduces a conceptual framework for Nuclear-Derived Sustainable Aviation Fuel (ND-SAF).