Abstract
ABSTRACT The use of Buckminsterfullerene (C60) has been investigated as a jet fuel deposit inhibitor. Based on deposit reductions observed in accelerated storage stability tests of marine diesel fuels, it was hoped that fullerenes would produce similar reductions in thermal deposits. It was found, however, that the most profound impact of the fullerene was to photosensitize the fuel towards formation of high levels of hydroperoxides. Although this may not necessarily be occurring via free radical autoxidation, the rapid formation of hydroperoxides would constitute a likely autoxidation initiator.
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