Understanding of the chemical processes that govern formation and destruction of nitrogen
oxides (NO x) in combustion processes continues to be a challenge. Even though this area …

This article reviews the fundamentals of variational transition state theory (VTST), its recent
theoretical development, and some modern applications. The theoretical methods reviewed …

Methanol is a widely used engine fuel, blend component, and additive. However, no
systematic auto-ignition data or laminar flame speed measurements are available for kinetic …

Ammonia (NH 3) is a promising carbon-free alternative fuel, and blending NH 3 with other
more active fuels can enhance the low burning rate of pure NH 3 flames, which makes it …

As a carbon-free fuel, ammonia is considered as an attractive alternative fuel for internal
combustion engines. However, ammonia has the problems of high ignition temperature and …

The conversion of CO2 with CH4 into liquid fuels and chemicals in a single‐step catalytic
process that bypasses the production of syngas remains a challenge. In this study, liquid …

Alternative transportation fuels, preferably from renewable sources, include alcohols with up
to five or even more carbon atoms. They are considered promising because they can be …

ABSTRACT A detailed chemical kinetic mechanism has been developed to describe the
oxidation of small hydrocarbon and oxygenated hydrocarbon species. The reactivity of these …

A shock tube (ST) and a rapid compression machine (RCM) have been used to measure
new ignition delay times for methanol oxidation over a wide range of pressures (2–50 atm) …

The chemical modeling of combustion treats the chemical conversion of hundreds of species
through thousands of reactions. Recent advances in theoretical methodologies and …