Process Simulation and Evaluation of Alternative Solvents for Jatropha Curcas L. Seed Oil Extraction in Biodiesel Production

Jatropha curcas L. is a drought-resistant plant which can be grown in poor soil and marginal lands. The use of Jatropha seed oil to produce biodiesel has been widely studied in recent years. Results showed that it is one of the most promising alternatives for conventional petro-diesel. Currently, he...

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Main Author: Chiou, Ming-Hao
Other Authors: El-Halwagi, Mahmoud M.
Format: Others
Language:en_US
Published: 2012
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/1969.1/ETD-TAMU-2011-08-9205