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Abstract
Biomass has the potential to become an important source of energy for future automotive fuels. Recent biological and chemical improvements to the conversion of biomass-derived carbohydrates have produced high yields of liquid 2,5-dimethylfuran (DMF). This discovery has made DMF a possible substitute for petroleum-based gasoline, because they share very similar physicochemical properties, which are superior to those of ethanol. In the present study, experiments have been carried out on a single-cylinder gasoline direct-injection (GDI) research engine to study the performance of DMF benchmarked against gasoline and what is considered to be the current biofuel leader, ethanol. Initial results are very promising for DMF as a new biofuel; not only is the combustion performance similar to commercial gasoline, but the regulated emissions are also comparable.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 2891-2899 |
Number of pages | 9 |
Journal | Energy & Fuels |
Volume | 24 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 May 2010 |
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Impact of DMF on Engine performance and Emissions as a New Generation of Sustainable Biofuel
Xu, H. (Principal Investigator), Wyszynski, M. (Co-Investigator) & Tsolakis, A. (Co-Investigator)
Engineering & Physical Science Research Council
4/02/09 → 3/08/12
Project: Research Councils