Effect of oxygenated ferrocene derivatives on soot formation and nanoparticle emissions in n -heptane diffusion flames

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• This research aims to investigate how oxygenated ferrocene derivatives affect soot formation and emissions in n-heptane diffusion flames.
• Analyzed different oxygenated ferrocene derivatives as flame additives.
• Measured soot formation and ultrafine particle emissions.
• Assessed changes in flame temperature during combustion.
• Oxygenated ferrocene derivatives significantly suppressed soot formation.
• A marked reduction in ultrafine particle emissions was observed.
• Flame temperature decreased with the addition of the derivatives.