ARC Research Hub for Engineering Plants to Replace Fossil Carbon (2025-2030)
Abstract
This Hub aims to develop new plant varieties that enable sustainable production of sugars from crop `waste¿ (plant biomass) as a base for renewable carbon products. Only now possible through emerging technologies, the Hub expects to translate extensive foundational research and world-leading expertise into cost-effective sustainable aviation fuel. Anticipated outcomes include diversified cropping opportunities for agricultural producers and new industries to convert the biomass to high-volume renewable products. The expected benefits include a decarbonised pathway for Australia¿s critical flight, freight and defence connections to world and the substantial economic returns and job creation from new manufacturing capacity in Australia
