A Swiss chemical engineer is developing a “drop-in” synthetic fuel that could significantly reduce emissions from the millions of combustion engines – powering machines, vehicles and aircraft – that will remain in use for decades, offering a climate-friendly alternative without engine modifications. Many combustion engines running on fossil fuels will continue to operate globally for years. Recognising this, Alessia Cesarini, a chemical engineer at the Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology (Empa), has developed a technological solution to produce synthetic fuel. Her innovative "drop-in" fuel is designed to be fully compatible with existing vehicles and infrastructure, providing a less-polluting solution that can be produced locally. Cesarini's research focuses on a chemical process called oligomerisation, which transforms ethylene or propylene molecules into a liquid fuel that closely mimics conventional gasoline. The process begins with carbon dioxide ...
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Swiss scientist develops low‑emission ‘drop‑in’ synthetic fuel
Published on July 7, 2026
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