Jet fuel compositions and methods of making and using same

Details Jet fuel compositions and methods of making and using same Jet fuel compositions and methods of making and using same

2011-05-17

2011-05-17

Toomer, Cephia D (Department: 1771)

Fuel and related compositions

Liquid fuels

C123S00100A, C585S001000, C585S014000

Reexamination Certificate

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07942940

ABSTRACT:
Provided herein are, among other things, jet fuel compositions and methods of making and using the same. In some embodiments, the fuel compositions comprise at least a fuel component readily and efficiently produced, at least in part, from a microorganism. In certain embodiments, the fuel compositions provided herein comprise a high concentration of at least a bioengineered fuel component. In further embodiments, the fuel compositions provided herein comprise a C10bicyclic isoprenoid such as carane, pinane, sabinane or a combination thereof.

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