MMT Effects on Gasoline Vehicles A Literature Review

• Published in: SAE International journal of fuels and lubricants Vol. 9; no. 1; pp. 322 - 343
• Main Authors: Hoekman, S. Kent, Broch, Amber
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Warrendale SAE International 01.04.2016; SAE International, a Pennsylvania Not-for Profit
• Subjects: Automobile exhaust; Automobiles; Control systems; Emission standards; Emissions control; Engines; Evaluation; Fuel additives; Fuel and fuel systems; Gasoline; Internal combustion engines; Literature reviews; Manganese; Mechanical properties; Methylcyclopentadienyl manganese tricarbonyl; MMT; Octane; Particulate emissions; Pollutant emissions; Smog; Vehicle emissions; Vehicle fleets; Vehicles

Methylcyclopentadienyl manganese tricarbonyl (MMT) is an octane-boosting gasoline additive that has been used for over 50 years. This usage has been controversial; particularly in modern gasoline vehicles equipped with advanced emissions control systems. There is concern that extended use of MMT wil...