Fuel additives. Development and use in 2001–2005

Abstract

The situation in development and use of fuel additives in [2001][2002][2003][2004][2005] was examined based on published and patent data. The basic types of additives that satisfy the increasing requirements for motor fuels were characterized. The additives market in Russia was especially examined. Production of modern fuels at Russian oil refineries is dependent on importing foreign additives to a great degree. However, in the last five years, domestic development of additives corresponding to the current level and capable of replacing imports has occurred. The most important promising directions in development of additives in the near future were formulated.

A review of the combustion and emissions properties of advanced transportation biofuels and their impact on existing and future engines

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Effects of high octane additivated gasoline fuel on Three Way Catalysts performance under an accelerated catalyst ageing procedure

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Chemical effects of ferrocene and 2-ethylhexyl nitrate on a low-octane gasoline: An experimental and numerical RCM study

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