Nano-sized metal and metal oxide particles for more complete fuel combustion

a fuel combustion and metal oxide technology, applied in the direction of fuels, liquid carbonaceous fuels, fuel additives, etc., can solve the problems of dramatic reduction of the life of the catalyst, reduce harmful exhaust emissions, improve combustion, and increase the catalytic chemical oxidation of the fuel

Inactive Publication Date: 2009-01-01
JAMES K & MARY SANDERS FAMILY
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[0004]The subject invention provides nano-sized metal particles and nano-sized metal oxide particles that can be used to improve combustion, decrease harmful exhaust emissions, and increase catalytic chemical oxidation of fuel.
[0005]One aspect of the invention relates to a fuel composition containing a liquid fuel and at least one of nano-sized metal particles, or nano-sized metal oxide particles, or combination thereof. Another aspect of the invention relates to a fuel additive composition containing a carrier / organic solvent and at least one of nano-sized metal particles, or nano-sized metal oxide particles or combination thereof. Other aspects of the invention include methods of making fuel compositions, methods of improving combustion, and methods of increasing catalytic chemical oxidation of a fuel composition.

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Lead can also poison a catalytic converter dramatically reducing its lifetime.

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[0009]Nano-sized metal particles and / or nano-sized metal oxide particles are combined with fuel to improve fuel combustion. The nano-sized metal particles may be present in a fuel additive composition which is combined (that is, either suspended or dispersed) with fuel to make a fuel composition, or present in a fuel composition.

[0010]While not wishing to be bound by any theory, when nano-sized metal particles are present in a liquid fuel composition which is oxidized in the combustion process, an added energy source is provided. The nano-sized metal particles may increase the catalytic chemical oxidation or combustion of hydrocarbon based fuels. Consequently, an increase in engine power is achieved. Still not wishing to be bound by any theory, it is believed that nano-sized metal or metal oxide particles or combinations thereof present in a liquid fuel composition provide a catalytic surface capable of supplying oxygen to the combustion process during transient reducing atmospheric...

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A fuel composition contains a liquid fuel and nano-sized metal particles or nano-sized metal oxide particles or combinations thereof. The nano-sized metal particles and nano-sized metal oxide particles can be used to either improve combustion or increase catalytic chemical oxidation of fuel.

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TECHNICAL FIELD[0001]Provided are nano-sized metal particles and metal oxide particles to facilitate fuel combustion and methods of improving fuel combustion.BACKGROUND[0002]Engine manufacturers continue to seek improved fuel economy through engine design. Alternative approaches in improving fuel economy include formulating new fuels and engine oils. Combustion engines such as automobile engines typically require high octane gasoline for efficient operation. In the past, lead was added to gasoline to increase the octane number. Due to health and environmental concerns, however, lead was removed from gasoline. Lead can also poison a catalytic converter dramatically reducing its lifetime. Oxygenates, such as methyl-t-butyl ether (MTBE) and ethanol, may be added to gasoline to increase the octane number. While generally less toxic than lead, some suggest MTBE can be linked to ground water contamination. There is also a desire by some to reduce some of the high octane components normall...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): C10L1/12
CPCC10L1/10C10L1/103C10L1/12C10L1/1208C10L10/12C10L10/00C10L10/02C10L10/10C10L1/1233C10L1/02C10L1/04
Inventor SANDERS, JAMES KENNETHTOCK, RICHARD WILSONYANG, DUCK JOO
Owner JAMES K & MARY SANDERS FAMILY
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