Less is more when it comes to soot
Tuesday, April 5, 2016 - 08:30
in Physics & Chemistry
Small particles emitted into air during the burning of hydrocarbon fuels damage the human respiratory system and enhance the greenhouse effect. In their agglomerated form, these particles form soot that consists predominantly of highly condensed carbon atoms. The formation of soot is widely studied, but models are often inaccurate because the amount and size of the carbon particles depends on many factors, including the fuel used and the combustion conditions.