Alcohols and alkanes are both highly attractive biofuel candidates as they do not require further chemical modification. In diesel engines, one particularly notorious issue with the use of alkanes is the formation of particulate matter. These carbonaceous particles, also known as soot, are attributed to incomplete combustion and have been shown in several studies to exacerbate respiratory illnesses and contribute to global warming (Bond et al., 2013 and D’Amato et al., 2013). In this regard, alcohols have generated a considerable amount of interest since their increased oxygenated content can significantly stimulate the completion of combustion and thereby lower the production of particulate matter.).