Analyzing the Performance and the Emission Characteristics of Palladium Catalyst using different blends of Methanol Fuel and Nano Particles of Aluminium and Titanium Oxides

Year : 2026 | Volume : 14 | Special Issue 01 | Page : 1505 1517
    By

    Vindhya P.,

  • Raja K.,

  • Amala Justus Selvam M.,

  1. Research Scholar, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Vel Tech Rangarajan Dr. Sagunthala R & D Institute of Science and Technology, Avadi, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
  2. Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Vel Tech Rangarajan Dr. Sagunthala R & D Institute of Science and Technology, Avadi, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
  3. Professor, Department of Automobile Engineering, Vel Tech Rangarajan Dr. Sagunthala R & D Institute of Science and Technology, Avadi, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Abstract

The high cost and limited availability of precious metals prompted the automotive industry to explore alternative materials for improving catalytic converter performance. This research focuses on the development and optimization of catalytic converters designed to reduce exhaust emissions, ensuring compliance with market needs and regulatory standards. Specifically, it investigates the three-way catalytic converter in a four-stroke engine utilizing commonly available noble metals, particularly palladium as the catalyst. The best way to control vehicle fume outflows is to focus research on temperature requirements on various burdens, which should be between 0 and 100 for noble metal impetus like palladium. Through exploratory work that includes connecting a palladium catalytic converter exhaust system to a motor, it has been discovered that palladium is an impetus in vehicle exhaust systems due to their low intensity conductivity and better execution compared to other materials. Impressive results have been obtained from research on the usage of alternate fuel and nanoparticles helps to reduce environmental deterioration. In this project, diesel and methanol fuel mixes are treated using nanoparticles of Aluminium Oxide (Al2O3) and Titanium Oxide (TiO2). Initially, methanol is used as fuels in terms of blends are B10, B20, B30, and B40, for the experimental work. As per results from optimal blend, adding Nanoparticles of Al2O3 and TiO2 as 10 and 20ppm are consider to getting effective results.

Keywords: Catalytic Converter; palladium catalytic converter; methanol fuel; aluminium oxide nanoparticle; titanium oxide nanoparticle.

[This article belongs to Special Issue under section in Journal of Polymer & Composites (jopc)]

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Vindhya P., Raja K., Amala Justus Selvam M.. Analyzing the Performance and the Emission Characteristics of Palladium Catalyst using different blends of Methanol Fuel and Nano Particles of Aluminium and Titanium Oxides. Journal of Polymer & Composites. 2026; 14(01):1505-1517.
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Vindhya P., Raja K., Amala Justus Selvam M.. Analyzing the Performance and the Emission Characteristics of Palladium Catalyst using different blends of Methanol Fuel and Nano Particles of Aluminium and Titanium Oxides. Journal of Polymer & Composites. 2026; 14(01):1505-1517. Available from: https://journals.stmjournals.com/jopc/article=2026/view=237572


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Volume 14
Special Issue 01
Received 11/08/2025
Accepted 30/08/2025
Published 24/02/2026
Publication Time 197 Days
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