Title: A comprehensive review of engine performance enhanced by nano additives infused within a diesel-biodiesel blend for internal combustion engines

Authors: Gaurav Ninawe

Addresses: Amity Institute of Technology, Amity University Uttar Pradesh, Noida, 201313, India

Abstract: The current study focuses on enhancing the combustion properties of a compression ignition (CI) engine by incorporating nano additives into a blend of diesel-biodiesel fuel. Numerous scholars are currently directing their efforts towards the advancement of biofuels and their amalgamations, employing nanoparticles as a means to attain reduced exhaust emissions, enhanced combustion efficiency, and improved performance in diesel engines. The utilisation of nanoparticles as catalysts in biodiesel-diesel blends has demonstrated significant promise in enhancing combustion efficiency. The shortened igniting delay time can be ascribed to the enhanced chemical reactivity brought about by the increased surface area of the used nanoparticles. Consequently, the use of nanoparticles has led to enhancements in the uniformity of burning, fuel-air mixing, and cutback in ignition delay, thus facilitating the overall combustion of fuels. This study offers a thorough examination of the latest scientific research on the utility of nanoparticles as an additive in diesel-biodiesel blends.

Keywords: nanoparticles; combustion; nano additives; biodiesel; exhaust emissions; fuel properties; emission control.

DOI: 10.1504/IJVP.2025.145675

International Journal of Vehicle Performance, 2025 Vol.11 No.2, pp.159 - 189

Received: 22 Aug 2024
Accepted: 01 Dec 2024
Published online: 14 Apr 2025 *

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