Biofuels may eliminate 90% of black smoke emissions from cars, study finds

In Nevada, earth.com reported that a study by the University of Malaga found that the use of biofuels could lead to a dramatic reduction of over 90% in black smoke emissions from vehicles.

The research, which was a collaboration with the Future Power Systems Group of the University of Birmingham, represents a significant discovery in the field of vehicle emissions, according to the report. 

The researchers analyzed the soot nanoparticles produced by engines using various biofuels. This included bio-alcohols such as butanol, pentanol, and cyclopentanol, as well as bio-ketones like cyclopentanone.

The core of the study revolved around the blending of oxygenated biofuels with diesel. Specifically, the team focused on a 20% volume concentration of this blend. This particular blend was found to significantly reduce the production of soot – the black smoke commonly emitted by cars, the report added.

More on the story.