An experimental and kinetic modeling study on the autoignition and pyrolysis of methane at low and ultra-low concentrations

Energy Advances 2026 Open access

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Authors: Linxuan Guo, Yao Yadong, Shuai Hao, Pengyu Zheng, Yiqi Zhangsu, Sheng Hu, Yanjun Li, Quan‐De Wang, Jinhu Liang
DOI: 10.1039/d6ya00047a
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Abstract

Concentration-resolved shock-tube experiments reveal a transition from pressure-detectable to OH*-only ignition in strongly diluted CH 4 /air, while IDTs become nearly concentration-independent below ∼1% CH 4 , benchmarking ultra-lean methane kinetics.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Gas Dynamics and Kinetic Theory Radiative Heat Transfer Studies

Publication details

Journal / source
Energy Advances
Volume
5
Issue
9
Pages
1379–1393
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN