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An integrated omics analysis reveals the gene expression profiles of maize, castor bean, and rapeseed for seed oil biosynthesis

BMC Plant Biology, 2022
Background Seed storage lipids are valuable for human diet and for the sustainable development of mankind. In recent decades, many lipid metabolism genes and pathways have been identified, but the molecular mechanisms that underlie differences in seed ...
Nian Liu, Jing Liu, Shihang Fan, Hongfang Liu, Xue-Rong Zhou, Wei Hua, Ming Zheng   +6 more
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Friction and Wear Properties of Surface of Specimen with Filled Laser Pits Immersed in Vegetable Oil [PDF]

Cailiao Baohu
In order to study the friction and wear properties of surface of PI/5% PTFE 45 steel with filled laser pits immersed in vegetable oil, using a laser welding machine to prepare pit textures on the surface of 45 steel specimens, and a mixture of PI and ...
ZOU Pian, YU Aibing, QIN Tuo, LI Kefan, WANG Guilin, WU Senkai
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Effect of Castor Oil on Cervical Ripening and Labor Induction: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Journal of Pharmacopuncture, 2022
Objectives: Post-term pregnancy is a condition associated with increased maternal and fetal complications. Administration of castor oil causes cervical stimulation by increasing the production of prostaglandins.
Maryam Moradi, Azin Niazi, Ehsan Mazloumi, Violeta Lopez   +3 more
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Production of Biodiesel from Waste Cooking Oil and Castor Oil Blends

Chemical Engineering Transactions, 2017
At present the production of biodiesel from castor oil (Ricinus communis L) has been restricted due to the high cost of vegetable oil. An alternative to reduce production costs is the blend of castor oil and waste cooking oil.
D. Rodriguez, J.M. Riesco, D. Malagon-Romero   +2 more
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A Comparative Experimental Analysis of Tribological Properties Between Commercial Mineral Oil and Neat Castor Oil using Taguchi Method in Boundary Lubrication Regime [PDF]

Tribology in Industry, 2016
The present work aims to carry out a comparative experimental analysis of tribological properties of 372cSt mineral oil and 229cSt castor oil. The antiwear and extreme pressure properties of both the oils have been analysed according to ASTM G 99 and ...
S. Bhaumik, S.D Pathak
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Analisis Emisi GRK dan Konversi Energi pada Produksi Minyak Jarak (Ricinus communis L.) dengan Metode Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)

Journal of Natural Resources and Environmental Management, 2019
Castor oil (Ricinus communis L.) is a renewable, multifunction vegetable oil, used in wide range of chemical industry feedstock. Nowadays, a product derived from castor has able to replace petroleum-based chemical feedstock.
Medy Ramdhani, Mohammad Yani, Andes Ismayana   +2 more
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Experimental and empirical study of diesel and castor biodiesel blending effect, on kinematic viscosity, density and calorific value

Egyptian Journal of Petroleum, 2016
This study aimed to investigate the fuel properties like density, viscosity and calorific value of trans-esterified methyl ester using castor biodiesel and their blends with No. 2 diesel.
A. Amin, A. Gadallah, A.K. El Morsi, N.N. El-Ibiari, G.I. El-Diwani   +4 more
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From seeds to bioenergy: a conversion path for the valorization of castor and jatropha sedes

Grasas y Aceites, 2022
The world’s energy matrix can be diversified with biodiesel from castor and jatropha oil. Hence, the objective of this study was to assess a conversion path for the valorization of castor and jatropha seeds.
D.G. Montes-Núñez, G. Montero-Alpírez, M.A. Coronado-Ortega, J.R. Ayala-Bautista, J.A. León-Valdez, A.M. Vázquez-Espinoza, R. Torres-Ramos, C. García-González   +7 more
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