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Advancements in Chemical Additives for Fuels and Food Engineering: A Technical Review

Taeyun Nam 1 *
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1 Saint John's High School, Shrewsbury 01545, MA, USA* Corresponding Author
Applied Functional Materials, 5(3), September 2025, 12-16, https://doi.org/10.35745/afm2025v05.03.0012
Submitted: 10 July 2025, Published: 30 September 2025
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ABSTRACT

Chemical additives are widely used in modern industries, especially in fuel manufacturing and food processing, playing essential roles in performance enhancement, preservation, stabilization, and safety. In the fuel industry, additives are used to improve combustion efficiency, reduce emissions, and stabilize fuel in varying environments. In the food industry, additives are used to preserve quality, improve sensory attributes, and support food safety. Advancements in materials science, synthetic chemistry, and artificial intelligence (AI)-assisted design lead to the development of efficient and environment-friendly additives. This review provides an overview of chemical additives used in fuels and food, their functions, synthesis, sustainability concerns, and future trends with an emphasis on nanotechnology-based additives, biodegradable agents, and the integration of machine learning models in additive development.
Keywords: Chemical additive, Fuel, Food engineering, Food process, Additive development

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Nam, T. (2025). Advancements in Chemical Additives for Fuels and Food Engineering: A Technical Review. Applied Functional Materials, 5(3), 12-16. https://doi.org/10.35745/afm2025v05.03.0012

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