Effect of zinc oxide nano-additives and soybean biodiesel at varying loads and compression ratios on VCR diesel engine characteristics

R S. Gavhane, A M. Kate, A Pawar, MR Safaei… - Symmetry, 2020 - mdpi.com
The present investigation is directed towards synthesis of zinc oxide (ZnO) nanoparticles
and steady blending with soybean biodiesel (SBME25) to improve the fuel properties of …

The effect of graphene nanoplatelets on physico-chemical properties of Sterculia foetida biodiesel-diesel fuel blends

G Pullagura, J Bikkavolu, S Vadapalli… - Materials Today …, 2023 - Elsevier
Biodiesel is well known as an alternative to the CI engines owing to being renewable,
environmentally friendly, biodegradable, and non-toxic with fewer emissions. Biodiesel is …

International experiences with the cultivation of Jatropha curcas for biodiesel production

NFC Gonzáles - Energy, 2016 - Elsevier
This paper is the first of its kind, providing an identification of the problems encountered in all
documented global experiences of cultivating the Jatropha curcas plant, covering 22 case …

The potential of non-formal laboratory environments for innovating the chemistry curriculum and promoting secondary school level students education for sustainability

N Garner, A Siol, I Eilks - Sustainability, 2015 - mdpi.com
Develo** skills and attitudes among students in terms of Education for Sustainable
Development (ESD) requires that educators address issues of sustainability in both formal …

Selection of the most suitable alternative fuel depending on the fuel characteristics and price by the hybrid MCDM method

S Erdogan, C Sayin - Sustainability, 2018 - mdpi.com
In recent years, in order to increase the quality of life of people, energy usage has become
very important. Researchers are constantly searching for new sources of energy due to …

Genetic variation in Mexican Jatropha curcas L. estimated with seed oil fatty acids

I Ovando-Medina, FJ Espinosa-García… - Journal of Oleo …, 2011 - jstage.jst.go.jp
The genetic diversity of Mesoamerican populations of the biofuel plant Jatropha curcas,
using the fatty acids of the seeds as chemical markers was studied. The oil content of the …

Technological innovation systems in multi-level governance frameworks: The case of Taiwan's biodiesel innovation system (1997–2016)

C Chung - Journal of cleaner production, 2018 - Elsevier
This study analyses the sustainability transitions of technological innovation systems (TISs)
in the context of multi-level governance frameworks. TISs which are spatially embedded in …

A three-dimensional sustainability evaluation of jatropha plantations in Yucatan, Mexico

JC Sacramento Rivero, A Eastmond-Spencer… - Sustainability, 2016 - mdpi.com
This paper presents a unique sustainability analysis of one of the first attempts to establish a
biodiesel industry in Mexico. From 2008, several companies established medium to large …

TAG Profiles of Jatropha curcas L. Seed Oil by Easy Ambient Sonic-Spray Ionization Mass Spectrometry

KC Cardoso, MJ Da Silva, R Grimaldi, M Stahl… - Journal of the American …, 2012 - Springer
Easy ambient sonic-spray ionization mass spectrometry (EASI–MS) was used to follow the
maturation of Jatropha curcas L. seeds via the monitoring of the triacylglycerides (TAG) …

Virtual sensors for biodiesel production in a batch reactor

BY López-Zapata, M Adam-Medina… - Sustainability, 2017 - mdpi.com
Fossil fuel combustion produces around 98% of coal emissions. Therefore, liquid and
gaseous biofuels have become more attractive due to their environmental benefits. The …