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In the current scenario, the global researchers are focused on multidimensional fossil fuel facts, namely, depletion of fuels, energy crises, and emission threats. Hence, this condition of biofuel has potential worldwide acceptance. This research work uses the novelty of biofuel and biofuel emulsion, for the fuelling of IC engines for experimental analysis. The main objective of this work is to reduce harmful engine emissions, namely, nitrogen oxide, carbon monoxide, hydrocarbon, and smoke. The new feedstock of novel biofuel was obtained by solvent extraction method and which is now called raw Borassus Flabellifer Oil (BFO). Raw oil directly introduced in IC engine showed enhanced emission threats during last decade. Fuel modification is an attractive solution to avoid this threat. Emulsion technique is considered as a propitious method for alternative fuel. BFO emulsion fuel was prepared by adding 5% water and 2% of span80 surfactant by volume. Using emission reduction agent called antioxidant L-ascorbic acid as an additive in BFO emulsion fuel for scavenging the nitrogen radicals. The test result was analyzed in terms of combustion, performance and emission characteristics on a single cylinder DI diesel engine with raw BFO, emulsified BFO and additive mixed emulsified BFO respectively. Reduced emission of nitrogen oxide, smoke, hydrocarbon, and carbon monoxide by the use of additive mixed emulsified BFO fuel was observed. This includes improved engine efficiency, heat release rate, peak pressure and energy consumption than raw BFO and emulsified BFO.