Biofuel Perspectives: Methanol and Ethanol in Combustion Engines from Production to Practical Application provides a detailed and in-depth review of the combustion characteristics of methanol and ethanol as biofuels, with a focus on their chemical reactions and kinetic models, as well as on their combustion experiments in laboratory devices and usage in real engines. The book also covers methanol and ethanol production technologies and their physico-chemical properties. Users will find a complete and consolidated resource on methanol and ethanol biofuels that will be a valuable resource for biofuel researchers and scientists, automotive engineers, technologists, policymakers, environmentalists, and students. - Provides comprehensive information on the production, toxicology, and uses of methanol and ethanol- Covers experimental combustion of methanol and ethanol in laboratory devices and real engines- Delves into the unimolecular decomposition and H-abstraction reactions of methanol and ethanol, as well as detailed, comprehensive, and reduced kinetic models in shock tubes, reactors, and flames- Explores the production and utilization of green methanol, emphasizing its eco-friendly aspects- Contains practical applications, making the content relevant to a wide range of industries
