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Jatropha curcus: a renewable source of energy for meeting future energy needs

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  • Kandpal, J.B.
  • Madan, Mira

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The Jatropha seed was extracted by solvent extraction with petroleum ether. The oil yield was 37.4% on a whole seed basis and 46.0–48.6% from the kernel. The fatty acid composition, its important properties and potential as a petroleum substitute are discussed.

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  • Kandpal, J.B. & Madan, Mira, 1995. "Jatropha curcus: a renewable source of energy for meeting future energy needs," Renewable Energy, Elsevier, vol. 6(2), pages 159-160.
  • Handle: RePEc:eee:renene:v:6:y:1995:i:2:p:159-160
    DOI: 10.1016/0960-1481(94)00081-G
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    3. Kang, Sae Byul & Kim, Jong Jin & Im, Yong Hoon, 2013. "An experimental investigation of a direct burning of crude Jatropha oil (CJO) and pitch in a commercial boiler system," Renewable Energy, Elsevier, vol. 54(C), pages 8-12.
    4. Sanjay Gandhi Bojan & Sam Chelladurai & Senthil Kumaran Durairaj, 2012. "Technical Aspects of Variables Affecting Jatropha Methyl Ester Production — An Indian Case Study," Energy & Environment, , vol. 23(4), pages 619-629, June.
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