Sargassum and Wood Waste for Aviation Fuel and Graphite (SWAG)
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Source: NC State CALS - NC State University
The SWAG project aims to develop sustainable biotechnologies for producing aviation fuel and battery-grade graphite from wood waste and sargassum. This initiative is funded by a $2.25 million grant from the Department of Energy and seeks to address environmental concerns associated with traditional fuel and graphite production methods.
- Status
- Closed
- Sector
- Aerospace & Defense, Airport, Education, Energy Storage, Government
- Location
- North Carolina, United States of America
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- NC State CALS - NC State University
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Original status | awarded |
Taiyo status | Closed |
Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | The SWAG project aims to develop sustainable biotechnologies for producing aviation fuel and battery-grade graphite from wood waste and sargassum. This initiative is funded by a $2.25 million grant from the Department of Energy and seeks to address environmental concerns associated with traditional fuel and graphite production methods. |
Original sector | Energy |
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Location
Country | United States of America (USA) |
State | North Carolina |
Source
Source | NC State CALS - NC State University |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Aerospace & Defense, Airport, Education, Energy Storage, Government |
Article published date | 2025-03-20 |
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