Thermodynamic and kinetic issues in the formation and oxidation of aromatic species

The chemistry of aromatic species is discussed in the context of detailed kinetic modelling of benzene and butadiene flames and stirred reactors featuring ethylene and mixed aromatic/ethylene/hydrogen fuels. The development of reliable detailed mechanisms depends on the accuracy of the underlying hydrocarbon chemistry and the present paper highlights some current issues in the formation and oxidation of aromatics. In particular, uncertainties...