Hello experts,
I just found this on www.neuematerialien.de.
Regards,
Helmut.
Nano-additive are said to significantly reduce fuel consumption.
17.10.03: Scientists at Oxonica, a spin-off company from the University of Oxford, have developed an additive for diesel fuel that significantly reduces fuel consumption and also reduces environmental impact, as fewer nitrogen oxides are released into the atmosphere through exhaust gases. The additive, called Envirox, consists of cerium oxide particles, approximately ten nanometers in size, which are added to the fuel at a concentration of only five parts per million. The oxide acts as an effective catalyst during combustion, due to its high surface area and chemical properties, resulting in faster and more complete oxidation of the fuel-air mixture. Following successful preliminary tests in Hong Kong, the company now plans to launch a large-scale field trial in cooperation with a British bus company, in which approximately one thousand buses will use the modified diesel fuel.
New Scientist, 18. October.
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