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Microalgae provide a sustainable and eco-friendly alternative to fossil fuels, making them a promising feedstock for biodiesel. This study investigates the performance, combustion, and emission characteristics of biodiesel derived from Azolla pinnata microalgal oil (APMB) using a trans-esterification process. APMB was blended with diethyl ether (DEE) in varying ratios (A30, A30 + 10% DEE, A30 + 20% DEE, A30 + 30% DEE) and tested in a single-cylinder diesel engine under variable loads (0–12 kg) at a fixed compression ratio of 19:1. The addition of DEE significantly improved brake thermal efficiency (up to 18.27%) and reduced brake specific energy consumption (up to 9.25%). A30 + 20% DEE exhibited superior performance, reducing CO, HC, and smoke opacity by 20%, 8.5%, and 6.29%, respectively, compared to conventional diesel. The findings demonstrate the potential of APMB with DEE additives as a viable alternative fuel with improved engine efficiency and reduced emissions.

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Beyond Fossil Fuels: Investigating Azolla Pinnata Microalgal Biodiesel for Enhanced Engine Performance, Combustion, and Emission Traits on Diesel Engine

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  • 发表日期：

    2026年

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  • M. Selvam,
  • C. Rajaravi,
  • A. Thamarai Selvan,
  • R. Ganapathy Srinivasan

摘要

Microalgae provide a sustainable and eco-friendly alternative to fossil fuels, making them a promising feedstock for biodiesel. This study investigates the performance, combustion, and emission characteristics of biodiesel derived from Azolla pinnata microalgal oil (APMB) using a trans-esterification process. APMB was blended with diethyl ether (DEE) in varying ratios (A30, A30 + 10% DEE, A30 + 20% DEE, A30 + 30% DEE) and tested in a single-cylinder diesel engine under variable loads (0–12 kg) at a fixed compression ratio of 19:1. The addition of DEE significantly improved brake thermal efficiency (up to 18.27%) and reduced brake specific energy consumption (up to 9.25%). A30 + 20% DEE exhibited superior performance, reducing CO, HC, and smoke opacity by 20%, 8.5%, and 6.29%, respectively, compared to conventional diesel. The findings demonstrate the potential of APMB with DEE additives as a viable alternative fuel with improved engine efficiency and reduced emissions.