Development of Nano-Technology-Based Alternative Fuels for Enhanced Combustion Efficiency and Emission Reduction

Energy security, fuel economy, and emission reduction remain critical global priorities, particularly in transportation, industrial, and power generation sectors that heavily depend on fossil fuels. Nanotechnology offers transformative potential in optimizing both conventional and alternative fuels through enhanced combustion characteristics and pollutant mitigation.

This presentation will focus on the development and performance evaluation of nano-enabled alternative fuels, including biodiesel and nano-biodiesel, hydrogen, natural gas (CNG), LPG, ethanol, methanol, and bio-nano-alcohol fuels. Special emphasis will be placed on hybrid nano-additives designed to improve calorific value, combustion efficiency, and emission indices, particularly for diesel-based systems. Considering that a substantial portion of urban air pollution is attributed to diesel combustion in transportation sectors, the integration of hybrid nanostructured additives presents a scalable and commercially feasible pathway toward significant emission reduction.

Furthermore, the compatibility of many alternative fuels with existing hydrocarbon-based infrastructure enables practical transition strategies with minimal technological modification. The 18-month research framework underlying this work integrates nanotechnology-driven fuel enhancement, biofuel integration, and advanced combustion optimization to achieve measurable improvements in thermal performance and environmental sustainability.

I look forward to contributing to meaningful scientific dialogue at M-Nano 2026 and to interacting with fellow experts in materials science and nanotechnology.

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Dr. Seyed Amir Hossein Zamzamian is an Associate Professor of Chemical Engineering at the Materials and Energy Research Center (MERC), Iran, where he is affiliated with the Solar Energy Research Group. He received his Ph.D. from Tarbiat Modarres University and has more than two decades of experience in renewable energy technologies, advanced heat transfer systems, and nano-enabled energy applications.

Dr. Zamzamian’s research focuses on nanofluids, solar thermal systems, hybrid nano-additives for combustion enhancement, biodiesel and nano-biodiesel development, and sustainable alternative fuels. He has held leadership roles in national renewable energy programs, including serving as Head of the Solar Energy Group at the Ministry of Energy of Iran. His work has resulted in numerous ISI-indexed publications and collaborative research initiatives aimed at improving energy efficiency, reducing emissions, and advancing nano-technology-based fuel solutions for sustainable energy systems.