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

J.B. Kandpal and Mira Madan

Renewable Energy, 1995, vol. 6, issue 2, 159-160

Abstract: 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.

Date: 1995
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DOI: 10.1016/0960-1481(94)00081-G

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