Novel Anode Catalyst for Direct Methanol Fuel Cells by S. Basri, S. K. Kamarudin, W. R. W. Daud, Z. Yaakob, A. A. H. Kadhum

“…PtRu catalyst is a promising anodic catalyst for direct methanol fuel cells (DMFCs) but the slow reaction kinetics reduce the performance of DMFCs. …”
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Studies on composite proton exchange membranes made from poly(vinyl alcohol-co-styrenesulfonic acid)/non-woven fabric for direct methanol fuel cell by Rikanari R. Choudhury, Jaydevsinh M. Gohil, Akshaya K. Palai, Kingshuk Dutta, Smita Mohanty

“…Various materials have been examined over the last several decades to fabricate proton exchange membranes (PEMs) for direct methanol fuel cells (DMFCs), with the objective of achieving high selectivity (i.e., the ratio of proton conduction to fuel permeability). …”
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Biodiesel production by direct esterification of fatty acids with propyl and butyl alcohols by Ferial A. Zaher, Hanaa M. Soliman

“…In this scope of research work, a previous study (Soliman et al., 2013) has been made to explore the opportunity of utilizing the fatty acids that can be obtained from the waste of edible oil industry in Egypt to produce biodiesel fuel by direct esterification with methanol as well as ethanol in the presence of sulfuric acid as a catalyst. …”
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Research Progress and Current Status of Industrialization for Green Hydrogen-based Energy Technologies by Zhibin LUO, Xiao SUN, Chunrong CAI, Chunwen ZHANG

“…[Method] This paper reviewed the key technologies and their technological maturity in the production, storage and transportation and application of green hydrogen-based fuels such as hydrogen, ammonia, methanol and sustainable aviation fuel, assessed the difficulties and development directions of hydrogen-based energy technology, and analyzed the current situation of the development of hydrogen-based energy industry in China based on the global development status. …”
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Numerical analysis of the unsteady transition of multiple laminar methanol/air spray flame structures in the counterflow configuration by Jiawei Wan, Eva Gutheil

“…Up to three different structures were found for the same boundary conditions for the combustion of fuel sprays carried by air directed against an air stream. …”
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Experimental and parametric investigation on industrial lubricants transformation to synthetic fuels for stationary compression ignition engines by Tewfik Leftas, Mohamed Bencherif, Abdelouahed Benzerdjeb, Nasreddine Larbes, Sofiane Mimoun, Amel Kaced

“…Abstract This paper presents an experimental investigation of chemical transformation of industrial lubricants into oxygenated synthetic fuels and their use in a diesel engine. A catalytic extraction is achieved by transesterification using methanol and potassium hydroxide. …”
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Decarbonation Effects of Mainstream Dual-Fuel Power Schemes Focus on IMO Mandatory Regulation and LCA Method by Zhanwei Wang, Shidong Fan, Zhiqiang Han

“…LCA analysis results show that MeOH (biomass) has the best carbon control potential considering the carbon emissions of the well-to-tank phase of the fuel, followed by LNG, LPG, MeOH (natural gas, NG), and MeOH (coal). …”
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Optical Study and Numerical Simulation of the Effect of n‐butanol Mass on the Combustion Process of a n‐butanol/Diesel Dual‐Fuel Engine by Wei Mingrui, Zhou Qian, Liu Jinping

“…ABSTRACT n‐butanol, with its higher calorific value compared to methanol and ethanol, is well‐suited for diesel engine combustion. …”
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Research Progress on Hydrogen Energy Utilization in Low-carbon Building by ZHU Xinrong, WANG Yongchao, YANG liu

“…The cost conditions related to photovoltaic hydrogen production, hydrogen storage and transport, and hydrogen fuel cells were also detailed. The results indicate that although photovoltaic hydrogen production is still more expensive than hydrogen production from coke oven gas, it shows competitiveness compared to other methods such as natural gas reforming, methanol-based production, and ammonia decomposition. …”
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