Influence of Nanomaterial on Biofuel Extracted from Lemon Seed Feedstock

Year : 2025 | Volume : 13 | Special Issue 02 | Page : 200 210
    By

    Venkatesh A P,

  • S. Padmanabhan,

  • M Amala Justus Selvam,

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

Abstract

Biodiesel, which is a type of biofuel, offers a replacement to the traditional diesel fuel currently available on the market, which is derived from petroleum that is both more sustainable for the environment and more attractive from an economic standpoint. A plethora of environmental benefits can be obtained through the utilization of this technology, including a reduction in emissions of greenhouse gases and particulate matter, as well as the possibility of biodegradability. Experiments were carried out on a Kirloskar engine, which was a compression-ignition engine with a single cylinder, four strokes, constant speed, and water cooling. These examinations were carried out with the assistance of an AVL smoke metre equipment as well as an AVL DI-gas analyser. Diesel fuel, emulsified biodiesel, and nano emulsified biodiesel were all subjects of the experiments that were carried out. Enhanced pollution characteristics were revealed by the reformulated fuel, which was demonstrated using emulsified lemon seed biodiesel and Nano emulsified biodiesel. A decrease in the amount of smoke emissions was observed from 46.2% to 44% at the time period of maximum power output, and there was also a reduction in oxides of nitrogen emissions from 520 ppm to 320 ppm: both of these reductions occurred simultaneously. The emulsified fuel was improved in terms of its performance properties as a result of the incorporation of nanoparticles of aluminium oxide. In general, the use of nano emulsified biodiesel that is created from lemon seeds is the most effective method for improving the efficiency of combustion and lowering emissions in compression ignition engines.

Keywords: Nano materials, lemon seed biodiesel, aluminium oxide, performance, emissions

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

How to cite this article:
Venkatesh A P, S. Padmanabhan, M Amala Justus Selvam. Influence of Nanomaterial on Biofuel Extracted from Lemon Seed Feedstock. Journal of Polymer and Composites. 2025; 13(02):200-210.
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Venkatesh A P, S. Padmanabhan, M Amala Justus Selvam. Influence of Nanomaterial on Biofuel Extracted from Lemon Seed Feedstock. Journal of Polymer and Composites. 2025; 13(02):200-210. Available from: https://journals.stmjournals.com/jopc/article=2025/view=204658


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Special Issue Subscription Original Research
Volume 13
Special Issue 02
Received 24/09/2024
Accepted 18/10/2024
Published 27/01/2025
Publication Time 125 Days
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