Physico-chemical screening of accessions of Jatropha curcas for biodiesel production

Extraction of oil from jatropha seeds using a twin-screw extruder: Feasibility study

“…This appeared to be higher than some literature values: 110-150 mg of phosphorus/kg of oil in the case of jatropha oils extracted under the same conditions (Naresh et al, 2012). Generally, the phosphorus content in the expressed oils was lower than in the Soxhlet extracted oil from jatropha seeds (Table 2), giving readings for trials 2-9 that were within the literature values.…”

Rapid Jatropha-biodiesel production assisted by a microwave system and a sodium amide catalyst

“…Although the results of using CHS were not considerably dissimilar to those produced by using MW, using MW can reduce reaction time substantially from 90 to 7 min. Through a proper research focus and development, Jatropha oil can become the next ideal feedstock for biodiesel [12][13][14][15][16][17].…”

“…The oil content in the kernel of Jatropha seeds is 25-40 wt.% and 45-60 wt.% [11]. Jatropha trees are cultivated in China and India, and Jatropha oil can become the next ideal feedstock for biodiesel [12][13][14][15][16][17].…”

Somatic Embryogenesis: Fundamental Aspects and Applications

“…Manipulation of culture conditions during different developmental stages is important to change cell fate (Stasolla et al 2003). Karimnagar genotype has been chosen in this study because this is the second highest oil producing genotype in India and also its oil has good biochemical characteristics suitable for biodiesel conversion (Naresh et al 2012). Sucrose in medium contributes to enhancing photosynthetic capacity of embryos at very low concentration (0.2-0.4 %) whereas a high concentration of carbon sources affects the post-embryogenic development but not embryogenic induction (Rybczynski et al 2007).…”