Jatropha curcas is an oil-bearing plant, and has seeds with high oil content (~ 40%). Several advantages, such as easy genetic transformation and short generation duration, have led to the emergence of J. curcas as a model for woody energy plants.
Jatropha curcas (JC) and Pongamia pinnata (PP) are two economically important species (bioenergy plants) with potential to grow …
For example, a novel method using a pulsed loop reactor has been developed for a more effective transesterification reaction of Jatropha crude oil (JCO) to J. curcas methyl ester (biodiesel) [102]. In addition, the nation is concentrating on improving the oil yield per hectare rather than expanding Jatropha plantations due to the …
This article therefore analyzes the main problems identified (economic, environmental and social conflicts) in the global experiences of biodiesel production from J. curcas seeds. The main influential components and actors for a sustainable biodiesel production from J. curcas will be identified.
Although Jatropha comprises suitable characteristics for biodiesel production as described in EN 14214 standards, the reported physicochemical properties of Jatropha are highly dependent and significantly affected …
