DME

A chart showing production methods of dimethyl ether.

Dimethyl ether (DME) can be a diesel substitute. Only moderate modifications are needed to convert a diesel engine to burn DME. It is also used as a low-temperature solvent and extraction agent.

Wiki links

• DME from Methanol and Methanol
• Syngas
• Chemical Swadeshi

External Links

• TruckingInfo.com: "Volvo Thinks the Fuel of the Future is DME – and It’s Almost Here"
• International DME Association: "About DME"