Emission characteristics of a compression ignition engine using biodiesel and clove oil antioxidant blends

Ghotto, Sher Muhammad, Bhangwar, Sajjad, Raja, Ramez, Abbasi, Muhammad Kashif, Valasai, Gordhan Das, Luhur, Muhammad Ramzan and Landini, Stefano (2025) Emission characteristics of a compression ignition engine using biodiesel and clove oil antioxidant blends. Biomass & Bioenergy, 202. ISSN 0961-9534

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Abstract

The growing environmental concerns associated with fossil fuel combustion have intensified the search for sustainable alternatives, particularly in the transportation sector. Biodiesel, derived from renewable biological sources, offers a promising substitute for conventional diesel due to its potential to reduce greenhouse gas and particulate emissions. However, its use in compression ignition (CI) engines presents challenges, including oxidative instability and inconsistent performance. This study investigates the impact of biodiesel blends, with and without antioxidant additives, on engine emissions in a single-cylinder CI engine. Three fuel types were evaluated: pure diesel (D100), a biodiesel blend (B30: 70 % diesel, 30 % biodiesel), and a modified blend incorporating 3 % clove oil antioxidant (D67+B30+3Cl). Emissions of particulate matter (PM), carbon monoxide (CO), carbon dioxide (CO2), and noise levels were measured under controlled operating conditions. The results reveal a 14.6 % reduction in PM emissions with B30 compared to D100, and a further 28.1 % reduction with the clove oil-enhanced blend. Additional decreases in CO, CO2, and noise emissions were also recorded, highlighting the benefits of antioxidant-enriched biodiesel in enhancing combustion efficiency. These findings underscore the potential of biodiesel-antioxidant blends to improve environmental performance while suggesting directions for future research in fuel stability and long-term engine compatibility.

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Uncontrolled Keywords: diesel engine,biodiesel,antioxidant,co2,co,pm,noise emissions,forestry,renewable energy, sustainability and the environment,agronomy and crop science,waste management and disposal,sdg 7 - affordable and clean energy,2* ,/dk/atira/pure/subjectarea/asjc/1100/1107
Faculty \ School: Faculty of Science > School of Engineering, Mathematics and Physics
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Depositing User: LivePure Connector
Date Deposited: 06 Aug 2025 13:30
Last Modified: 10 Aug 2025 06:30
URI: https://ueaeprints.uea.ac.uk/id/eprint/100068
DOI: 10.1016/j.biombioe.2025.108226

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