2 publications
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Published Subscription Original Research Special issue
Performance and Emission Profiles Enhancement of CI Engine with Aluminium Oxide-Reinforced Polymeric Composite in Biodiesel BlendsBy Rakesh Dubey, Ch. Sreenivasa Rao, Achintya Sharma, Arbind Kumar Amar, Mayuri Wandhare, Avinash R. Mankar, Saurabh Sharma, R Jyothu Naik
Abstract: The integration of aluminium oxide (Al₂O₃) nanoparticles into B10 biodiesel blends offers a promising approach to improving engine performance and reducing harmful emissions. This study evaluates the effect of Al₂O₃ additives on Brake Thermal Efficiency (BTE), Brake Specific Fuel Consumption (BSFC), and exhaust emissions in a compression ignition engine. Experiments were conducted using calibrated instruments, and uncertainties were considered with a coverage factor of 1.66, yielding an overall error margin …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 775–788 Read article →
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Published Subscription Original Research Special issue
Evaluation of CI Engine Performance and Emissions Using WB10CNT90: A CNT-Reinforced Biodiesel Blend Approach and its Marketing Prospects for sustainable fuel CommercializationBy Rakesh Dubey, Jonathan Sudhir Joseph, Rachana Dashore, Arbind Kumar Amar, R. Jyothu Naik, Nandkishor M. Sawai, Shubham H. Marode, R. Harisudhan, Ch. Shekar Reddy
Abstract: The experimental and analytical evaluation of the WB10CNT90 blend—a combination of 10% waste biodiesel derived from Madhuca longifolia, 90% conventional diesel, and 100 ppm Multi-Walled Carbon Nanotubes (MWCNTs)—demonstrates its potential as an efficient and eco-friendly alternative to conventional diesel. The Brake Thermal Efficiency (BTE) of the engine increased by approximately 15%, indicating enhanced energy conversion efficiency during combustion. Simultaneously, the Brake Specific Fuel Consumption (BSFC) showed a reduction of nearly …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 741–759 Read article →