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Rakesh Dubey,
Ch. Sreenivasa Rao,
Achintya Sharma,
Arbind Kumar Amar,
Mayuri Wandhare,
Avinash R. Mankar,
Saurabh Sharma,
R Jyothu Naik,
- Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Sandip Institute of Technology and Research Centre, Nashik, Maharshtra, India
- Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Geethanjali Institute of Science And Technology Gangavaram, Nellore, Andhra Pradesh, India
- Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Amity University, Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India
- Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, B P Mandal College of Engineering, Madhepura, Bihar, India
- Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Tulsiramji Gaikwad Patil College of Engineering and Technology, Nagpur, Maharshtra, India
- Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Guru Nanak Institute of Technology, Nagpur, Maharshtra, India
- Research Assistant, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Petroleum Technology, Uttar Pradesh, India
- Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Sandip Institute of Technology and Research Centre, Nashik, Maharashtra, India
Abstract
The integration of aluminium oxide (Al₂O₃) nanoparticles into B10 biodiesel blends offers a promising approach to improving engine performance and reducing harmful emissions. This study evaluates the effect of Al₂O₃ additives on Brake Thermal Efficiency (BTE), Brake Specific Fuel Consumption (BSFC), and exhaust emissions in a compression ignition engine. Experiments were conducted using calibrated instruments, and uncertainties were considered with a coverage factor of 1.66, yielding an overall error margin of ±2% to ±5%. The B10Al100 blend (B10 with 100 ppm Al₂O₃) demonstrated a 10% increase in BTE over diesel and 16.5% over B10 alone. BSFC improved by approximately 14%, indicating more efficient combustion. Emission results showed a 10.8% reduction in NOₓ for B10Al150 compared to diesel, and 14.5% compared to B10. CO emissions decreased by 32.7% over diesel and 29% over B10, with additional reductions in HC and CO₂ emissions These improvements are attributed to the catalytic activity and high thermal conductivity of Al₂O₃, which enhances atomization, combustion uniformity, and oxidation of pollutants. However, challenges such as nanoparticle stability and NOₓ control remain. Further research is needed to optimize nanoparticle dispersion and validate long-term performance in multi-cylinder engines
Keywords: Aluminium oxide, Mechanical properties, Polymeric composites, Emission, Performance.
Rakesh Dubey, Ch. Sreenivasa Rao, Achintya Sharma, Arbind Kumar Amar, Mayuri Wandhare, Avinash R. Mankar, Saurabh Sharma, R Jyothu Naik. Performance and Emission Profiles Enhancement of CI Engine with Aluminium Oxide-Reinforced Polymeric Composite in Biodiesel Blends. Journal of Polymer & Composites. 2026; 14(01):-.
Rakesh Dubey, Ch. Sreenivasa Rao, Achintya Sharma, Arbind Kumar Amar, Mayuri Wandhare, Avinash R. Mankar, Saurabh Sharma, R Jyothu Naik. Performance and Emission Profiles Enhancement of CI Engine with Aluminium Oxide-Reinforced Polymeric Composite in Biodiesel Blends. Journal of Polymer & Composites. 2026; 14(01):-. Available from: https://journals.stmjournals.com/jopc/article=2026/view=236438
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Journal of Polymer & Composites
| Volume | 14 |
| 01 | |
| Received | 10/06/2025 |
| Accepted | 22/07/2025 |
| Published | 29/01/2026 |
| Publication Time | 233 Days |
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