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Fuel additive and method for use for combustion enhancement and emission reduction

US8163044B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 20, 2009
Grant dateApr 24, 2012
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Expiry dateMay 20, 2029

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC10L1/1852
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A fuel additive is disclosed which comprises a suspension of nanoparticle oxides in a fuel miscible liquid carrier, which suspension may be colloidal or otherwise. Methods for enhancing combustion and fuel economy and reducing emissions by employing said fuel additive are also disclosed.

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