Singlet oxygen in combustion-(Why is it not being used)?

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The discussion centers on the potential use of singlet oxygen to enhance combustion efficiency in automobiles. Despite studies indicating its benefits, there are concerns regarding the practical implementation of singlet oxygen in vehicles. Key issues include the economic feasibility of installing a converter to manage singlet oxygen production and whether the energy required for this converter would negatively impact overall vehicle performance. Safety is also a consideration, particularly regarding the potential formation of ozone from reactions involving singlet oxygen. The conversation highlights a common misconception between singlet oxygen and monoatomic oxygen, clarifying that singlet oxygen is intended for combustion within the engine rather than being released into the environment.
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Over the last few days I have been studing combusiton reactions.
I have found numerous papers that all state singlet oxygen can increase the combustion efficiency.

My question is: Why is singlet oxygen not being used in todays automibiles?

It seems to me the only issue would be controlling the rate of singlet oxygen production in changing environments...

Just curious?
 
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Question is if it is economically feasible to install converter in a car, and whether energy consumed by the converter will not lower the total performance.
 
Borek said:
Question is if it is economically feasible to install converter in a car, and whether energy consumed by the converter will not lower the total performance.

Maybe safety is an issue, too. Couldn't singlet oxygen react with diatomic oxygen to form ozone?
 
Are you sure you are not mistaking singlet oxygen for monoatomic oxygen? Quick googling shows that - if anything - it is exactly the opposite, it is ozone that produces single oxygen while reacting with organic molecules.

Besides, the idea is to use the singlet oxygen for combustion, so it shouldn't leave the engine.
 
Borek said:
Are you sure you are not mistaking singlet oxygen for monoatomic oxygen? Quick googling shows that - if anything - it is exactly the opposite, it is ozone that produces single oxygen while reacting with organic molecules.

Besides, the idea is to use the singlet oxygen for combustion, so it shouldn't leave the engine.

Yes, I mistook monotonic oxygen for singlet oxygen.
Sorry. At least, this time, I asked before I answered.
 

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