Lithium ion batteries (LIBs) are booming due to their high energy density, low maintenance,
low self-discharge, quick charging and longevity advantages. However, the thermal stability …

At a first glance, ethanol, toluene and methyl tert-butyl ether look nothing alike with respect
to their molecular structures. Nevertheless, all share a similarly high octane number. A …

As hazardous situations can occur during the life of a Li-ion battery, it is of great importance
to understand its behavior under abusive conditions (mechanical, thermal or electrical). In …

A detailed chemical kinetic modeling approach is used to examine the phenomenon of
suppression of sooting in diesel engines by the addition of oxygenated hydrocarbon species …

The transient operation of turbocharged diesel engines can prove quite demanding in terms
of engine response, systems reliability and exhaust emissions. It is a daily encountered …

A detailed chemical kinetic mechanism has been developed and used to study the oxidation
of methyl decanoate, a surrogate for biodiesel fuels. This model has been built by following …

The use of biodiesel is rapidly expanding around the world, making it imperative to fully
understand the impacts of biodiesel on the diesel combustion process, pollutant formation …

The motivation for and challenges in reducing the world's dependence on crude oil while
simultaneously improving engine performance through better fuel efficiency and reduced …

Higher alcohols are attractive next generation biofuels that can be extracted from sugary,
starchy and ligno-cellulosic biomass feedstocks using sustainable pathways. Their viability …

Higher alcohols above n-butanol can be excellent alternative fuels for diesel engines owing
to their high energy content and high cetane number. The last three years has witnessed an …