Abstract:Flames and combustion science are well established fields having contributed to the foundations of engineering and chemistry and led to remarkable achievements in our ‘industrial age’. The aim of this paper, however, is to highlight the electrochemical properties of flames, which are known to a lesser extent. First a historical account on the study on flames is given, followed by a general discussion on the formation and properties of common flames. The core of the discussion deals with the presence of charged… Show more
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