Toward a better understanding of 2-butanone oxidation: Detailed species measurements and kinetic modeling

In view of a desired transition from fossil fuels to sustainably produced biofuels that should contribute to a net reduction of CO2 emissions, promising fuel candidates have been identified including 2-butanone (methyl ethyl ketone, MEK) that is qualified for use in spark-ignition (SI) engines. To support a potential, rapid integration of such biofuels into the existing infrastructure, fundamental studies of their combustion and emission...