Energy crops in sustainable phytoremediation
Phytoremediation is a holistic approach and can be used in large scale to remediate the
contaminated land resources. Although the concept of phytoremediation is few decades old …
contaminated land resources. Although the concept of phytoremediation is few decades old …
Jatropha curcas: A potential biofuel plant for sustainable environmental development
Jatropha curcas L.(JCL) has been propagated as unique and potential tropical plant for
augmenting renewable energy sources due to its several merits for which it deserves to be …
augmenting renewable energy sources due to its several merits for which it deserves to be …
Biology and genetic improvement of Jatropha curcas L.: a review
BN Divakara, HD Upadhyaya, SP Wani, CLL Gowda - Applied Energy, 2010 - Elsevier
Bio-diesel is a fast-developing alternative fuel in many developed and developing countries
of the world. The bio-diesel production from vegetable oils during 2004–2005 was estimated …
of the world. The bio-diesel production from vegetable oils during 2004–2005 was estimated …
Biodiesel production in Brazil and alternative biomass feedstocks
JC Bergmann, DD Tupinambá, OYA Costa… - … and sustainable energy …, 2013 - Elsevier
Renewable biofuels are increasingly important in the Brazilian energy matrix. In 2010, the
country became the second world producer of biodiesel with a production of 2.4 million of …
country became the second world producer of biodiesel with a production of 2.4 million of …
Orphan crops: A best fit for dietary enrichment and diversification in highly deteriorated marginal environments
Orphan crops are indigenous and invariably grown by small and marginal farmers under
subsistence farming systems. These crops, which are common and widely accepted by local …
subsistence farming systems. These crops, which are common and widely accepted by local …
An expatiate review of neem, jatropha, rubber and karanja as multipurpose non-edible biodiesel resources and comparison of their fuel, engine and emission …
The demand for petroleum has risen rapidly due to increasing industrialization and
modernization of the world. The limited reserve of the fossil fuels is also dwindling alongside …
modernization of the world. The limited reserve of the fossil fuels is also dwindling alongside …
A review of lipid-based biomasses as feedstocks for biofuels production
R Sawangkeaw, S Ngamprasertsith - Renewable and Sustainable Energy …, 2013 - Elsevier
This review aims to provide up-to-date knowledge on existing feedstocks for biofuels
production (mainly biodiesel) from lipid-based biomasses. The 1st generation of lipid-based …
production (mainly biodiesel) from lipid-based biomasses. The 1st generation of lipid-based …
Characterization of saponins from the leaves and stem bark of Jatropha curcas L. for surface-active properties
In this study, saponins extracted from leaves and stem bark of Jatropha curcas L. were
investigated for surface-active properties. Conductivity and surface tension measurements …
investigated for surface-active properties. Conductivity and surface tension measurements …
Jatropha curcas L.: a crucified plant waiting for resurgence
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 …
with multitude of environmental benefits and therefore, the plantation of Jatropha has been …
Integrated genome sequence and linkage map of physic nut (Jatropha curcas L.), a biodiesel plant
P Wu, C Zhou, S Cheng, Z Wu, W Lu, J Han… - The Plant …, 2015 - Wiley Online Library
The family Euphorbiaceae includes some of the most efficient biomass accumulators. Whole
genome sequencing and the development of genetic maps of these species are important …
genome sequencing and the development of genetic maps of these species are important …