Third generation micro algae feedstock cultivation and fuel production have sustainable and
economic benefits due to their microscopic nature. Each process in the production of micro …

One of the main hindrances in the commercialization of biodiesel is its degradability which
occurs on aerobic contact during storage as well as application. The oxidation susceptibility …

Castor oil, produced from castor beans, has long been considered to be of important
commercial value primarily for the manufacturing of soaps, lubricants, and coatings, among …

Phytoremediation is a holistic approach and can be used in large scale to remediate the
contaminated land resources. Although the concept of phytoremediation is few decades old …

In the present work, a detailed statistical investigation is conducted in order to a) assess the
average values of all properties (incl. fatty acid composition) of the most investigated …

Biodiesel extracted from either Jatropha or Castor seeds was reported as an alternative
engine fuel. Jatropha biodiesel has a lower viscosity, while Castor biodiesel has a higher …

In this study, an efficient heterogeneous catalyst was prepared from waste Musa champa
peduncle and employed in biodiesel synthesis from Jatropha curcas oil. Catalyst …

Castor (Ricinus communis L.) is one of the oldest cultivated crops, but currently it represents
only 0.15% of the vegetable oil produced in the world. Castor oil is of continuing importance …

The prospect of biofuels as a transport alternative fuel in Australia is reviewed and
discussed in this paper. The Australian transport sector is the second largest energy …

Currently, increasing energy demand due to overpopulation has provoked an urge for
renewable energy sources like biodiesel. Biodiesel production from non-edible seed oils …