Investigation of fine particulate matter from a diesel engine using scanning transmission X-ray microspectroscopy

Artur Braun*, Naresh Shah, Frank E. Huggins, Gerald P. Huffman, Kerry Kelly, Adel Sarofim, Sue Wirick, Chris Jacobsen

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Abstract

The first results of a study of the molecular structure of carbon in diesel particulate matter (DPM) by scanning transmission X-ray microspectroscopy were presented. Conventional diesel was combusted in a test engine, and the soot particles were collected on a filter following the exhauster. Aromatic and aliphatic groups could be discriminated and localized in single DPM particles, and unburned fuel and oil from solid soot could be distinguished. The carbonaceous soot particles were very likely porous aggregates and loaded with residual fuel and lubricant. Immersed in acetone and then poured on a sample slide, a corona could be found around the particles.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)627-628
Number of pages2
JournalACS Division of Fuel Chemistry, Preprints
Volume47
Issue number2
StatePublished - Aug 2002
Event224th ACS National Meeting - Boston, MA, United States
Duration: Aug 18 2002Aug 22 2002

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Energy

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