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Researchers make breakthrough in turning sugar cane to aircraft fuel

Queensland researchers say making sustainable fuels, cosmetics, solvents, and paints in Australia is a step closer after a breakthrough that allows them to quickly convert sugar cane into a renewable chemical. 

While it could also help secure a domestic supply of strategic resources like aviation fuel, experts said more incentives were needed to get production off the ground.

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