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Research Article

Influence of Zr2O3 nano additives on particle size diameter (PSD), mass fraction burnt (MFB) and engine characteristics of Jatropha biodiesel fuelled DI diesel engine

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Pages 387-405 | Received 30 May 2021, Accepted 06 Jun 2022, Published online: 21 Jul 2022

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