Present developments and the reach of alternative fuel: A review. (2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Chandrasekar, K.; Sudhakar, S.; Rajappan, R.; Senthil, S.; Balu, P.
• Is Part Of: Materials today. Volume 51:Part 1(2022)
• Page Start: 74
• Page End: 83
• Publication Date: 2022
• Subjects: Alternative fuel -- A review -- Efficiency -- Conventional fuels; Materials science -- Congresses -- Periodicals; 620.1
• DOI: 10.1016/j.matpr.2021.04.505
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2214-7853

Abstract

Abstract: Concern over growing fossil fuel depletion has led to the search for renewable fuels with efficiencies comparable to those seen today for conventional fuels. The present article discusses the potential and opportunities to be used in various applications for alternative fuels. The properties of these fuels and their fuel efficiency are discussed in detail. Vegetable oils provide a very positive scenario for fossil fuels to be used as alternatives. The use of biodiesel leads to a major reduction of unburned hydrocarbons, carbon Monoxide, particulate matter and nitrogen oxides in traditional diesel engines. Different alternative fuels have been compared to traditional fuels and it is clear that the use of these fuels can be greatly reduced by the use of blended fuels. Many alternative fuels have properties close to those of conventional fuels, so it is already well known the technologies needed to deal with them. Hydrogen is an exception, and its ignition characteristics differ considerably from those of conventional fuels. Therefore, difficulties in the storage, transport and use of hydrogen as a fuel are important. Therefore, difficulties are essential in storing, transporting and using hydrogen as fuel. There is also discussion of other technologies, such as alternate routes to conventional fuel alternatives, such as CTL. The discussion on emulsified oils, including the use of oxygenates, eventually took place.