Oxidative potential (OP) has been proposed as a useful descriptor for the ability of
particulate matter (PM) to generate reactive oxygen species (ROS) and consequently induce …

Rising pollution levels resulting from vehicular emissions and the depletion of petroleum-
based fuels have left mankind in pursuit of alternatives. There are stringent regulations …

The demand for renewable energy sources is gradually escalating due to the spontaneously
growing population and global economic development. The access to fossil fuels is …

The increasing share of using biofuels in vehicles (mandated by current regulations) leads
to a reduction in particle size, resulting in increased particle toxicity. However, existing …

The source of biodiesel production is significant as the demand for diesel is very high.
Sustainable fuel development is the prime aim of meeting the demand. Drought-tolerant …

As biofuels are increasingly represented in the fuel market, the use of these oxygenated
fuels should be evaluated under various engine operating conditions, such as cold-start …

Second-generation biodiesels derived from non-edible feedstocks are a viable alternative to
diesel, and the transformation of Asteraceae seeds into biodiesel is the topic of some …

Using a six-cylinder turbocharged common rail compression ignition engine, this study
investigated the effect of oxygenated fuels on transient and steady-state performance. This …

The International Agency of Research on Cancer identifies high-temperature frying, which
features prominently in Chinese cooking, as producing group 2A carcinogens. This study …

The delay in the energy transition, focused in the replacement of fossil diesel with biodiesel,
is mainly caused by the need of reducing the costs associated to the transesterification …