I am working on the development of biofuel and I have interest in understanding the effects of the above ratios on biofuel performance and efficiency. Additional reference materials following your inputs would be greatly appreciated to further my research. I would be glad as well to know of other relationships which exist within the elemental analysis that have effects on biofuel quality/performance.
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The energy content (or calorific value) of any fuel is relative to its carbon (C) contents. That is, the higher the carbon contents, the better the fuel quality. Therefore, smaller values of H/C and O/C atomic ratios indicate better fuel properties. I hope that answers your question. However, I should clarify that fuel performance is determined by many factors such as the Ash content, volatiles, etc.
Lalit R Kumar and Sandile Fakudze Thank you for the insightful responses
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