Hydrothermally engineered Ni–CuC hybrid nanocomposites: Structural and morphological investigations with potential fuel catalytic applications

Increasing travel demand, incomplete combustion of fuel in an engine, vehicle exhaust emissions such as NOx, CO and particular matter global warming urge the modification methods by using nano additives alternative fuel. Suitable preparation method, characterization additive application nickel-copper-carbide nanocomposite (Ni–CuC NC) have been rarely reported due to lack research. On this ground, present research illustrated synthesis nickel-copper bimetallic nanoparticles (Ni–Cu BNPs) with copper chloride (CuCl2) nickel nitrate (Ni(NO3)2·6H2O) salt precursors presence sodium hydroxide (NaOH). Followed reinforcement calcium carbide (CaC2) Ni–Cu BNPs prepare Ni–CuC via hydrothermal approach. Structural composition morphological analysis was studied XRD SEM respectively. Physical properties were investigated at 20, 40, 60 80 ppm concentration respectively for fuel-efficiency. Flash fire point diesel absence observed 78 82 °C Whereas, blend show a remarkable decrease flash up 69 72 The decreasing trend 74 A tremendous recorded kinematic viscosity 1.51 1.75 m2/s Ni–Cu. term efficiency environment friendly emission could be recognized potential candidates diesel. Future work on enhancing or biofuel parameters photocatalyst various dye removal wastewater treatment, sensing agent technology well chemical reaction catalysis encouraged.