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Microemulsions from vegetable oil and lower alcohol with octanol surfactant as alternative fuel for diesel engines

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OSTI ID:5863497
Hybrid fuel microemulsions are prepared from vegetable oil, methanol or ethanol, A straight-chain isomer of octanol, and optionally water. The fuels are characterized by a relatively high water tolerance, acceptable viscosity, and performance properties comparable to No. 2 diesel fuel.
Assignee:
The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of Agriculture
Patent Number(s):
US 4557734
OSTI ID:
5863497
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English