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  • - The study investigates how zirconium nanoparticles made from biological waste can enhance the performance of diesel fuel when blended and burned in engines, particularly focusing on combustion efficiency and emissions reduction.
  • - When zirconia nanoparticles were added to diesel fuel at 30 parts per million (ppm), thermal efficiency increased by 4.9%, and specific fuel consumption decreased across different power levels, demonstrating improved fuel economy.
  • - The use of nanoparticles led to significant reductions in harmful emissions such as smoke, hydrocarbons, carbon monoxide, and nitrogen oxides, alongside better combustion characteristics and engine performance, indicating 30 ppm as the optimal concentration for safety and efficiency in diesel engines.

Article Abstract

The impact of biosynthesized zirconium nanoparticles originated from biological waste, blended in diesel fuel processed through bio-refining strategy and its combustion, emissions, and overall diesel engine performance towards safety has been examined. Different weight fractions of zirconia nanoparticles were combined with crude diesel at 10, 20, and 30 mg/L values. According to the engine tests, Zirconia (20 nm) added to pure diesel at a concentration of 30 parts per million incremented thermal efficiencies by 4.9% compared to regular diesel fuel. The average reduction in specific fuel consumption for clean diesel fuel when the engine was operating at full power was 2.9%, 3.9%, and 4.9%. Diesel smoke, hydrocarbon, CO, and NOx emissions were reduced by 13%, 20%, 25%, and 29%, respectively, when nano additives were used at a concentration of 30 ppm.Nanoparticles enhance fuel stability, overcome detonation difficulties, and avoid fouling spark plugs. The pressure within cylinder, the temperature, and the rate at which heat is released was improved when alumina nanoparticles were appended to diesel fuel. However, both the length of the combustion and further delay in ignition were cut down. The ideal concentration of zirconia nanoparticles for improving combustion, efficiency, and emissions along with safety attainment in an internal combustion engine is recorded at 30 ppm.

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http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.envres.2023.116655DOI Listing

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