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Synergistic effect of metal deactivator and antioxidant on oxidation stability of metal contaminated Jatropha biodiesel

Sarin, Amit; Arora, Rajneesh; Singh, N.P.; Sarin, Rakesh; … - In: Energy 35 (2010) 5, pp. 2333-2337

stability at 110 °C with a minimum induction time of 6 h by the Rancimat method (EN-14112). According to proposed National … specification for neat Jatropha biodiesel and metal contaminated Jatropha biodiesel by using antioxidants; it will have a cost … implication, as antioxidants are costly chemicals. Research was conducted to increase the oxidation stability of metal …

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Study of degumming process and evaluation of oxidative stability of methyl and ethyl biodiesel of Jatropha curcas L. oil from three different Brazilian states

Diana da Silva Araújo, Francisca; Araújo, Iranildo C.; … - In: Renewable Energy 71 (2014) C, pp. 495-501

.51 h and 13.03 h without antioxidant addition when submitted a Rancimat text. Such biodiesels had their physicochemical …

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Assessing the potential demand for biofuel by combining Economics and Psychology : a focus on proximity applied to Jatropha oil in Africa

Litvine, Dorian; Gazull, Laurent; Dabat, Marie-Hélène - In: Ecological economics : the transdisciplinary journal of … 100 (2014), pp. 85-95

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Food Security and Biofuels: A Case Study of Jatropha Curcas in Bolivia

Castro Gonzáles, Nirza Fabiola - Instituto de Investigaciones Socio Económicas (IISEC), … - 2014

The paper analyzes a Bolivian region for possible cultivation of the oil plant Jatropha curcas for sustainable biodiesel production in order to replace in part Bolivia's diesel imports. The specific site for this study is located in the dry region of Gran Chaco in Santa Cruz. The aim of this...

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Biotechnologizing Jatropha for local sustainable development

Puente-Rodríguez, Daniel - In: Agriculture and Human Values 27 (2010) 3, pp. 351-363

This article explores whether and how the biotechnologization process that the fuel-plant Jatropha curcas is undergoing might strengthen local sustainable development. It focuses on the ongoing efforts of the multi-stakeholder network Gota Verde to harness Jatropha within local small-scale...

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Jatropha curcas : Development of a New Oil Crop for Biofuel

Siang, Chew Chong - East Asian Bureau of Economic Research (EABER) - 2009

The biofuel development boom has sparked concerns over deforestation and food issues and created a tendency to level criticism on the diversion of edible oil to fuel production. The nonfood oil plant Jatropha curcas L. appeared on the scene as the favorite response to this criticism. But,...

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Engine performance and emissions using Jatropha curcas, Ceiba pentandra and Calophyllum inophyllum biodiesel in a CI diesel engine

Ong, Hwai Chyuan; Masjuki, H.H.; Mahlia, T.M.I.; … - In: Energy 69 (2014) C, pp. 427-445

Biodiesel is a recognized replacement for diesel fuel in compressed ignition engines due to its significant environmental benefits. The purpose of this study is to investigate the engine performance and emissions produced from Jatropha curcas, Ceiba pentandra and Calophyllum inophyllum biodiesel...

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Assessing the potential demand for biofuel by combining Economics and Psychology: A focus on proximity applied to Jatropha oil in Africa

Litvine, Dorian; Gazull, Laurent; Dabat, Marie-Hélène - In: Ecological Economics 100 (2014) C, pp. 85-95

Bio-energy demand is known to be influenced by geographical origin and social equity. This paper aims to highlight the influence of the proximity between biomass production and energy consumption on the demand for alternative bio-fuels. In the context of Burkina Faso, we explore potential demand...

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Impacts of Jatropha-based biodiesel production on above and below-ground carbon stocks: A case study from Mozambique

Vang Rasmussen, Laura; Rasmussen, Kjeld; Bech Bruun, Thilde - In: Energy Policy 51 (2012) C, pp. 728-736

The need to mitigate climate change makes production of liquid biofuels a high priority. Substituting fossil fuels by biodiesel produced from Jatropha curcas has gained widespread attention as Jatropha cultivation is claimed to offer green house gas emission reductions. Farmers respond worldwide...

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A comparative study of small-scale rural energy service pathways for lighting, cooking and mechanical power

Gaul, Mirco - In: Applied Energy 101 (2013) C, pp. 376-392

The strong international growth of biofuels in the last decade brought the interest in bioenergy back on the agenda. While many life cycle assessments for biofuels mainly focus on environmental impacts and costs, over the last decade especially the energy balance of biofuel production chains has...

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