Combustion chemistry of alkenes and alkadienes
Alkenes formed, during the refining of crude oil, by cracking the heavier fractions are present
in transportation fuels in significant amounts, up to as much as 15–20% in gasoline …
in transportation fuels in significant amounts, up to as much as 15–20% in gasoline …
A chemical kinetic perspective on the low-temperature oxidation of propane/propene mixtures through experiments and kinetic analyses
Our understanding of fuel oxidation has improved with rigorous experimental and theoretical
investigations being performed in recent years. As investigation methods evolve, our …
investigations being performed in recent years. As investigation methods evolve, our …
Oxidation of hydrogen sulfide and CO2 mixtures: Laser-based multi-speciation and kinetic modeling
Abstract Hydrogen sulfide (H 2 S), encountered in sour natural gas and in fossil fuel
refineries, has adverse health and environmental impacts, but also the potential to be a …
refineries, has adverse health and environmental impacts, but also the potential to be a …
A comprehensive study on low-temperature oxidation chemistry of cyclohexane. II. Experimental and kinetic modeling investigation
Low-temperature oxidation of cyclohexane is investigated in two jet-stirred reactors (JSRs)
at 1.04 bar and the equivalence ratio of 0.25. Reactive hydroperoxides and highly …
at 1.04 bar and the equivalence ratio of 0.25. Reactive hydroperoxides and highly …
A mid-IR laser diagnostic for HCN detection
Hydrogen cyanide (HCN) is a major source of prompt-NO x formation especially in fuel-
bound nitrogen systems. To date, there is still a significant disagreement between …
bound nitrogen systems. To date, there is still a significant disagreement between …
Detailed Chemical Kinetic Study of Acetaldehyde Oxidation and Its Interaction with NOx
This work entails a detailed modeling and experimental study for the oxidation kinetics of
acetaldehyde (CH3CHO) and its interaction with NO x. The ignition behavior of …
acetaldehyde (CH3CHO) and its interaction with NO x. The ignition behavior of …
Laser-based sensing in the long-wavelength mid-infrared: chemical kinetics and environmental monitoring applications
We present chemical kinetics and environmental monitoring applications in the long-
wavelength mid-infrared (LW-MIR) region using a new diagnostic that exploits a widely …
wavelength mid-infrared (LW-MIR) region using a new diagnostic that exploits a widely …
Thermal decomposition of alkenes: role of allylic CC bond cleavage
Thermal decomposition of alkenes is critical in many chemical processes. In the alkene
moiety, allylic Csingle bondC bonds are significantly weaker than alkylic and vinylic Csingle …
moiety, allylic Csingle bondC bonds are significantly weaker than alkylic and vinylic Csingle …
High-temperature mid-IR absorption spectra and reaction kinetics of 1, 3-dioxolane
Cyclic saturated ethers are proposed as alternative fuels for future sustainability. In
particular, dioxolanes have been identified as promising biofuel candidates. However …
particular, dioxolanes have been identified as promising biofuel candidates. However …
Mid-IR absorption spectra of C1-C4 alkyl acetates at high temperatures
We present measurements of the temperature-dependent absorption cross-section of C1-C4
alkyl acetates (methyl acetate, ethyl acetate, n-propyl acetate, n‑butyl acetate) covering their …
alkyl acetates (methyl acetate, ethyl acetate, n-propyl acetate, n‑butyl acetate) covering their …