The biodiesel that never boomed
The greenhouse gas emission and reduction of fossil fuel reserves has created energy insecurity and ecological imbalance in the foreseeable future. The organic extracts of fossil fuels that are used right now emit high volume of greenhouse gases which contribute to climate change. The drastic increase in consumption patterns has the capability to create a substantial energy crisis for the generations to come. In addition to this, the pollution patterns may even render the planet uninhabitable. Thus, there appears to be a need for a cost effective, efficient and renewable form of energy which all can afford.
Biodiesel which is derived for vegetable oil appears to be a solution for renewable energy. But currently, …show more content…
It is mostly abundant in the tropical region. The species are native to Mexico and central Africa. One can even find certain traces of Jatropha in Latin America, Africa, India and south East Asia. In India, it was introduced by certain Portuguese navigators. It is abundant in the Andaman Islands. It is capable of growing in arid and semi-arid conditions. The most abundant usage of Jatropha in the past has been as a hedge plant to protect staple crops from grazing …show more content…
The yield of seed per hectare per year is about 5 to 12 tons depend on the climactic conditions and soil characteristics. The tree has a productive life of approximately 30 years. The oil content in seeds is about 30-35 % which could be converted easily in oil by using the process of transesterification. Research suggests that there are certain edible variants of Jatropha which is used and consumed by the local population in Mexico. Jatropha plantations is capable of generating a livelihood for the rural population in the world with the primary aim of a renewable energy generation in a cost efficient
The greenhouse gas emission and reduction of fossil fuel reserves has created energy insecurity and ecological imbalance in the foreseeable future. The organic extracts of fossil fuels that are used right now emit high volume of greenhouse gases which contribute to climate change. The drastic increase in consumption patterns has the capability to create a substantial energy crisis for the generations to come. In addition to this, the pollution patterns may even render the planet uninhabitable. Thus, there appears to be a need for a cost effective, efficient and renewable form of energy which all can afford.
Biodiesel which is derived for vegetable oil appears to be a solution for renewable energy. But currently, …show more content…
It is mostly abundant in the tropical region. The species are native to Mexico and central Africa. One can even find certain traces of Jatropha in Latin America, Africa, India and south East Asia. In India, it was introduced by certain Portuguese navigators. It is abundant in the Andaman Islands. It is capable of growing in arid and semi-arid conditions. The most abundant usage of Jatropha in the past has been as a hedge plant to protect staple crops from grazing …show more content…
The yield of seed per hectare per year is about 5 to 12 tons depend on the climactic conditions and soil characteristics. The tree has a productive life of approximately 30 years. The oil content in seeds is about 30-35 % which could be converted easily in oil by using the process of transesterification. Research suggests that there are certain edible variants of Jatropha which is used and consumed by the local population in Mexico. Jatropha plantations is capable of generating a livelihood for the rural population in the world with the primary aim of a renewable energy generation in a cost efficient