Optimizing sustainable aviation fuel supply chains: Challenges, mitigation strategies and modeling advances

Liang, Y. Y. and M., Shahabuddin and Ahmed, Shams Forruque and Tan, J. X. and Ali, Syed Mithun (2025) Optimizing sustainable aviation fuel supply chains: Challenges, mitigation strategies and modeling advances. Fuel, 402 (135972). pp. 1-17. ISSN 0016-2361. (Published)

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Abstract

Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) is increasingly recognized as a vital solution for reducing the carbon footprint of the aviation industry. However, its production and supply chain management involve significant complexities that demand advanced modeling and optimization strategies. Despite the rising interest in SAF, the existing supply chain infrastructure remains immature, with critical barriers such as limited feedstock availability, production scalability challenges and cost competitiveness impeding broader adoption. This study systematically reviews recent advancements in SAF supply chain modeling and optimization, highlighting key methodologies such as mathematical programming, machine learning and multi-objective optimization for enhancing efficiency and sustainability. Some challenges, such as high production costs, complexities of multi-stage processing, regulatory inconsistencies, feedstock availability and variability, as well as research gaps, have been identified. This review also covers mitigation strategies to support the establishment of SAF as a scalable and viable alternative to conventional aviation fuel.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Sustainable aviation fuel; Supply chain optimization; Aviation decarbonization; Multi-objective optimization; Decarbonization strategies
Subjects:	T Technology > TP Chemical technology
Faculty/Division:	Institute of Postgraduate Studies Faculty of Chemical and Process Engineering Technology
Depositing User:	Mrs Norsaini Abdul Samat
Date Deposited:	16 Jun 2025 02:00
Last Modified:	16 Jun 2025 02:00
URI:	http://umpir.ump.edu.my/id/eprint/44813
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