Versatile bio-derived catalysts have been under dynamic investigation as potential
substitutes to conventional chemical catalysts for sustainable biodiesel production. This is …

Scarcity, insecurity, and severe environmental impact of fossil fuel-based energy
consumption have enthused the production and utilization of alternative energy resources …

Abstract In Paris Climate Agreement (COP 21) in December 2015, India committed to cut its
carbon (C) emissions by 30–35% of its GDP (gross domestic product) and attain 40% of …

Biodiesel, comprising mono alkyl fatty acid esters or methyl ethyl esters, is an encouraging
option to fossil fuels or diesel produced from petroleum; it has comparable characteristics …

Fluctuation in fossil fuel prices and the increasing awareness of environmental degradation
have prompted the search for alternatives from renewable energy sources. Biodiesel is the …

Jatropha curcas L.(hereinafter Jatropha) is often considered as a magical biodiesel plant
with multitude of environmental benefits and therefore, the plantation of Jatropha has been …

Recent days, underground carbon resources are dwindling at a faster rate. This triggered
primary interest in development of bio-fuel as substitute to Petroleum-based fuel for …

Jatropha curcas L.(jatropha) has a high, untapped potential to contribute towards
sustainable production of food and bioenergy, rehabilitation of degraded land, and reduction …

Soybean, rapeseed, and palm oil are the main raw materials for biodiesel production
worldwide. However, there are other potential feedstocks for biodiesel production …

The making of biofuel from source that aggregates multiple suitable raw materials is of great
interest. An example of such source is macauba palm. Its fruit satisfies the demands for …