Energy Science &Engineering, EarlyView.This study uses response surface methodology to optimize Jojoba biodiesel blended with BaTiO3 nanoparticles in a single‐cylinder diesel engine. Results show that ~48.95–51.31 ppm of BaTiO3 achieves balanced performance and emission, decreasing CO and NOx while increasing torque and brake thermal efficiency.
Arif Savaş +4 more
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Combustion of n-C3-C6 Linear Alcohols: An Experimental and Kinetic Modeling Study. Part II: Speciation Measurements in a Jet-Stirred Reactor, Ignition Delay Time Measurements in a Rapid Compression Machine, Model Validation, and Kinetic Analysis. [PDF]
Energy Fuels, 2020 Pelucchi M +10 more
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Triggered Calcium Lightning Programs Cochlear Development
Exploration, EarlyView.Summary: Before the onset of hearing, the developing inner ear generates spontaneous calcium signals that are thought to guide maturation. In this study, we discovered a rapid and widespread calcium flash—dubbed “Ca2+ lightning”—originating from supporting cells beneath the sensory hair cells, which triggers coordinated calcium waves across the entire ...
Qiang Ma +13 more
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Experimental and Numerical Investigation of Cedar Façade Flame Spread With Respect to Sidewall
Fire and Materials, EarlyView.ABSTRACT In response to growing energy conservation and carbon neutrality efforts, façade systems incorporating wooden materials have attracted increasing attention, which in turn raises concerns about their combustibility. This study presents a combined experimental and numerical investigation of flame spread along cedar façades.
Xukun Sun +6 more
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Improving the fire ignition delay of bamboo (Bambusa spinosa Roxb.) via plasma treatment
Materials Letters: XFire safety is a critical concern in the use of combustible materials as improving ignition delay and retardancy can reduce fire propagation, allow time for emergency response, and safeguard life and property.
Bryndell J. Alcantara +2 more
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Pre-ignition associated with low-temperature shock tube ignition measurements
, 2015 Shock tubes are widely used for chemical kinetics studies due to their ability to instantaneously achieve nearly zero-dimensional high-temperature conditions behind reflected shock waves.
Es-sebbar, Et-touhami +5 more
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Fire and Materials, EarlyView.ABSTRACT This research was conducted within the framework of project SI2.825082, funded by the European Commission—DG GROW. The project's objective was to finalise a European approach for assessing the fire performance of façades under medium and large fire exposure conditions.
Péter Tóth +7 more
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Simulation study on detailed chemical reaction kinetics of pure ammonia combustion
Reli fadianUnder the “dual-carbon” target, ammonia as a zero carbon fuel is expected to become a substitute for fossil fuels. Focusing on the problems of slow combustion speed, high ignition energy, and significant ignition delay in ammonia combustion, the effects ...
QIAN Lin +4 more
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Charring Behaviour of Mass Timber: A Comparison of Thin Intumescent Coatings and Plasterboard
Fire and Materials, EarlyView.ABSTRACT This study compares the charring behaviour of mass timber under varied heating conditions when protected by either different thin intumescent coating types or fire‐rated plasterboard layers. Bench‐scale fire experiments were conducted using the Heat‐Transfer Rate Inducing System (H‐TRIS).
Stavros Spyridakis +4 more
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Flammability of Facades Across Scales and International Standards
Fire and Materials, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Facade fires are a rare but destructive hazard that can lead to the rapid spread of fire between the floors and fire compartments of a building. Today, there are at least 21 different national standards for facade fire tests in use around the world, which seek to categorize facades based on their flammability.
Matthew Bonner +3 more
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