Engine performance of a single cylinder direct injection diesel engine fuelled with blends of Jatropha Curcas oil and stardard diesel fuel [PDF]
, 2013 Blends of Jatropha Curcas oil and standard diesel fuel were evaluated (without pre-heating). The engine tests for the blends were performed in a Petter single cylinder direct injection diesel engine under steady state conditions at high loads.
Errasti, M +5 more
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Life cycle assessment of biofuels from Jatropha curcas in West Africa: a field study [PDF]
, 2009 In recent years, liquid biofuels for transport have benefited from significant political support due to their potential role in curbing climate change and reducing our dependence on fossil fuels.
Achten +30 more
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Tracing change in the public perception of plants: insights from archives and social media in China
PLANTS, PEOPLE, PLANET, EarlyView.As urbanization accelerates, historic gardens serve as vital cultural treasures that offer spiritual and cultural support to the public. This study proposes an innovative approach that merges historical records from the Qing Dynasty with contemporary social media data to explore changes in public perceptions of these gardens.
Dong Xu +4 more
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Formulation of Hand Sanitizer Gel Jatropha Sap (Jatropha curcas L) as Antiseptic
Journal of Tropical Pharmacy and Chemistry, 2022 Jatropha curcas (Jatropha curcas L) is a medicinal plant that is often used, especially its sap. Jatropha sap contains secondary metabolite compounds in the form of saponins, flavonoids, and tannins which have antibacterial activity.
Siswati Siswati +2 more
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Hevea brasiliensis seeds: A novel sustainable feedstock for ethanol production
Vietnam Journal of Chemistry, EarlyView.Abstract The rubber tree (Hevea brasiliensis) is cultivated on a large scale mainly for the extraction of latex in Brazil and Southeast Asia, also generating large quantities of seeds. These seeds currently do not have large‐scale applications and may thus be considered as a residue.
Giovano Tochetto +4 more
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Personal navigator for visual impaired person utilizing galvanic vestibular stimulator [PDF]
, 2013 Electronic industry is growing fast by introducing new product and technology to the society. The technology helps to enhance human daily life by promoting easy and modern life.
Md Sarif, Nur Azhani
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Viewpoints: Biofuels and trees in humid tropical countries of West Africa. Experts address the question: Can the growing demand for biofuels be met without threatening food security? [PDF]
, 2009 In the humid tropics, with rich tree crops such as cocoa and abundant staples such as cassava, is there any place for biofuels? Using staple and annual crops as biofuels is dangerous for food security.
Legoupil, Jean-Claude, Ruf, François
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Nanobiocatalysts: Potential Applications in Biofuel Production and Biotransformation
Carbon Neutralization, Volume 5, Issue 3, May 2026.The application of nanobiocatalysts in the field of biofuel production and the biotransformation of substrate were reviewed. Further, the possible research gaps in the field of biofuel and value‐added compound production and a possible way to enhance the application of nanobiocatalyst in future development are highlighted.
Preethi Muthu +4 more
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Effects of Genotype, Direct Sowing and Plant Spacing on Field Performance of Jatropha curcas L.
Agronomy, 2019 The tropical multiuse tree Jatropha curcas L. (jatropha) is highly promoted as oilseed crop for biodiesel production and for climate change mitigation, but cultivation practices require further research.
Zafitsara Tantely Andrianirina +3 more
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Prospects of microalgal biodiesel production in Pakistan – a review [PDF]
, 2017 Biodiesel is an alternative, renewable, biodegradable and environmentally friendly fuel for transportation, with properties like petroleum-derived diesel, and can be used directly in a compression ignition engine without any modifications.
Ali, Mehmood +4 more
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