In this research, sol-gel process was applied to synthesize zeolite-A from rice husk silica and
aluminum metal. For preparation of the zeolite, the specified amount of rice husk silica and …

Haphazard mining and consumption of fossil fuels have reduced petroleum reserves
causing fossil fuel depletion and environmental degradation; thus, reflecting the need for the …

This study presents a detailed design, cost estimation and sensitivity analysis to determine
the commercial viability of a Jatropha biodiesel plant with Nepal as a representative case …

As a renewable, biodegradable and non-toxic alternative to fossil fuels, biodiesel has been
given tremendous attention during the past decade. The multipurpose Jatropha curcas (JC) …

In Nepal, the share of biomass in total energy consumption is about 88% and of biomass for
cooking and heating about 90% in 76% of the households. Fuelwood, crop residues and …

Objective: Linoleic acid is an essential fatty acid that humans need to ingest. It is the main
compound of grape seed [Vitis vinifera L.] oil which is known as inhibitor of hyperproduction …

Biodiesel is a promising renewable alternative fuel for diesel engines. Currently edible
resources constitute 95% of biodiesel production feedstock. The continuous and large scale …

Nepal depends entirely on imports for meeting its demand for petroleum products, which
account for the largest share in total import volume. Diesel is the main petroleum product …

Available energy resources and rapidly changing environment has increased interest in the
study of alternative sources of energy. To meet increasing energy requirements, there has …

Influence of site variation on Jatropha curcas seed yield and quality of biodiesel from three
seed sources (Ibadan, New Bussa, and Kano) was investigated. Biodiesel was produced …