Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics · 2002 · 1.5K citations · 64 references
EngineeringChemical EngineeringChemistryAtmospheric ChemistryCombustionReaction EngineeringCombustion FundamentalsCombustion KineticsCombustion ProcessesFlame PropagationSoot FormationTurbulent CombustionAromatic HydrocarbonsPolycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbon ChemistryPolycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbon FormationPolycyclic Aromatic HydrocarbonsReaction Mechanism ThermodynamicsSoot Formation KineticsSoot NucleationSoot Oxidation
Chemical reactions and physical processes responsible for the formation of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons and soot in hydrocarbon flames are reviewed. The discussion is focused on major elements in the present understanding of the phenomena, clarification of concepts central to the present state of the art, and a summary of new results.
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