Does Biodiesel from Jatropha Curcas Represent a Sustainable Alternative Energy Source?

Various government agencies around the world have proposed vegetable oils and their conversion to biodiesel as a renewable alternative to fossil fuels. Due to its adaptability to marginal soils and environments, the cultivation of Jatropha curcas is frequently mentioned as the best option for produc...

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Main Authors: Isidro Ovando-Medina, Francisco Espinosa-García, Juan Núñez-Farfán, Miguel Salvador-Figueroa
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2009-11-01
Series:Sustainability
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/1/4/1035/