The urgent need for drastic reduction in emissions due to global warming demands a radical
energy transition in transportation. The role of biofuels is fundamental to bridging the current …

Exposure of PV modules to ambient environmental conditions like dust deposits, has some
deleterious effects on peak power (P max) and overall conversion efficiency (η). This study …

Metal conditioners (MC) are added to lubricants to enhance their friction and wear in friction
pairs, mainly in engines, gearboxes, and rolling bearings. Its growth in the Brazilian market …

Aftermarket additives are used to enhance the performance of internal combustion engines
in specific aspects such as reducing wear, increasing power, and improving fuel economy …

Solar photovoltaic (PV) is one of the emerging technologies widely acknowledged as a
potential solution to energy poverty. This is because of its high reliability, long life, and …

It has been established that most alternative fuels behave differently when applied to state of
the art combustion engines for traditional fuels. Of concern are different wear issues that …

The lubrication performances of three different fully synthetic motorcycle oils have been
investigated in an on-road test. One aim of this study is to quantify the viscosity loss due to …

Metal conditioners (MC) are firmly inserted into the Brazilian market as friction, wear, and
heat-reducing agents between the metal components in motion, mainly in engines and …