Soot reactivity analysis and implications on diesel filter regeneration

Internal combustion engines are among the main sources of soot particles, especially when non-homogeneous and high fuel-air ratio conditions are achieved in the combustion chamber (both diesel and direct injection spark ignition engines). Environmental regulations for the road transportation limit the number and mass of particles significantly, making the use of diesel and gasoline particle filters -DPF, GPF- essential for trapping and burning...