A number of studies currently focus on the renewable fuels to reduce the reliance on petroleum fuels. Biofuels such as biodiesel and bioethanol have been studied and tested in many countries including India. One of the methods to reduce the use of fossil fuel is blending ethanol with fossil diesel. However, an emulsifier or a co-solvent is needed to homogenize the diesel-ethanol blends. The ric...

A novel, physically strong, quaternary-ammonium-functionalised radiation-grafted ETFE alkaline anion-exchange membrane (AAEM) has been developed for application in fuel cells without undesirable addition of MOH into the anode fuel stream, thereby facilitating stable performances and long term operational lifetimes. A promising H2/O2 fuel cell peak power performance of 130 mW cm -2 was obtained ...

Ethanol production from lignocellulosic biomasses raises a global interest because it represents a good alternative to petroleum-derived energies and reduces the food versus fuel conflict generated by first generation ethanol. In this study, alkaline-acid pretreated brewers’ spent grain (BSG) was evaluated for ethanol production after enzymatic hydrolysis with commercial enzymes. The obtained h...

The realm of alkaline-based fuel cells has with the arrival anionic exchange membrane (AEMFCs) taken a great step to replace traditional liquid electrolyte alkaline (AFCs). following review summarises progress, bottleneck issues and highlights most recent research trends within field. activity catalyst materials greatly advanced, however achieving long-term stability remains challenge. Great AE...

Abstract In this study , palladium nano-particles were electro deposited galvano - statically on carbon black powder (Vulcan XC -72R). The catalytic activity for electro - oxidation of ethanol and methanol in alkaline media were studied by cyclic voltammetry and linear sweep voltammetry techniques. The results indicated that the electro-oxidation of ethanol and methanol strongly depends o...

Ethanol biofuel could play an important role in reducing petroleum consumption by enabling a substantial increase in the fuel efficiency of gasoline engine vehicles. This ethanol boosted engine concept uses a small amount ethanol to increase the efficiency of use of a much larger amount of gasoline by approximately 30%. Gasoline consumption and the corresponding CO2 emissions would thereby be r...