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Preparation of Biodiesel from Karanja Oil using Homogeneous and Heterogeneous Catalyst
Abstract: In India, diesel consumption is increasing at an alarming rate which is increasing the import bill and the problems related to environment pollution. Biodiesel (BD) from non-edible oil like karanja is attractive feed stock for diesel engine. Due to high acid value of karanja oil (KO), a two-step process is necessary for BD production using homogeneous catalyst. In present study, BD was produced from KO by transesterification process using homogeneous …
Published in Journal of Alternate Energy Sources & Technologies · Vol. 7, Issue 3, 2016 · pp. 23–37 Read article
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Extraction of Rice Bran Oil and Its Application in Producing Biodiesel
Abstract: Increased environmental awareness and depletion of resources are driving industry to develop viable alternative fuels from renewable resources that are environmentally more acceptable. Vegetable oil is a potential alternative fuel. The most detrimental properties of vegetable oils are its high viscosity and low volatility and these cause several problems during their long duration usage in compression ignition (CI) engines. The most commonly used method to make vegetable oil suitable for …
Published in Journal of Petroleum Engineering & Technology · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2014 · pp. 1–9 Read article
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An Experimental Investigation of Palm Oil Blend with Diesel Fuel on Engine Performance and Emission of a Diesel Engine: A Review
Abstract: The main objective of this research work was to optimize the performance and emission of four stroke, single cylinder, indirect injection, water cooled diesel engine operating on palm oil and diesel blend. The use of vegetable oil as a fuel in diesel engine causes some problem due to their high viscosity compared with conventional diesel fuel. Various techniques and methods are used to solve the problems resulting from high viscosity. …
Published in Journal of Thermal Engineering and Applications · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 1–8 Read article
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An Experimental Examination of Palm Oil Blend with Diesel Fuel on Engine Execution and Outflow of a Diesel Engine: A Research
Abstract: The main objective of this research work was to optimize the performance and emission of four stroke, single cylinder, indirect injection, water cooled diesel engine operating on palm oil and diesel blend. The use of vegetable oil as a fuel in diesel engine causes some problem because of their high thickness contrasted and routine diesel fuel. Different methods and strategies are utilized to take care of the issues coming about …
Published in Journal of Thermal Engineering and Applications · Vol. 2, Issue 3, 2015 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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Performance Analysis and Investigation of Emission and Economical Analysis of Diesel Engine by Using Palm Oil Blend with Diesel Fuel: A Review
Abstract: Palm oil (PO) is one of the vegetable oils that have potential for use as fuels for diesel engines. PO is renewable and is safe and easy to handle. The main objective of this research work was to optimize the performance and emission of four stroke, single cylinder, indirect injection, water cooled diesel engine operating on palm oil and diesel blend. One non edible vegetable oil like palm oil is …
Published in Journal of Thermal Engineering and Applications · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 18–28 Read article
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Biodegradation of Plastic Through Waxworm (Order- Lepidoptera; Family- Pyralidae): Review
Abstract: Plastic is synthetic polymer. It is derived from fossil oil. It is resistant to biodegradation. Near about ninety two percent of the plastic belong to Polyethylene (PE) and polypropylene (PP). Both of them are largely utilized in packaging Production of plastic production has increased exponentially in the last few years. Innovative and eco-friendly solutions for plastic degradation are urgently required. Ever increasing water pollution, soil pollution and closing of landfill …
Published in Journal of Modern Chemistry & Chemical Technology · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 24–29 Read article
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New Distribution Record of Five Species of Xylaria from Tripura, Northeast India
Abstract: The present study deals with new distribution record of five Xylaria species from Tripura, North-east India. Out of total five species, X. obovata, X. nigripes, X. multiplex and X. hypoxylon were not reported from entire Northeast India. Present findings revealed a potential check list of Xylaria of the region. It was observed that Xylaria species prefer to grow on dead decaying wooden logs situated on the moist deciduous forest floor. …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Life Sciences · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 1–10 Read article
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Edible Transgenic Plant Vaccines – An Overview and Update
Abstract: Normal 0 false false false EN-IN X-NONE X-NONE Plants are used as bioreactors to express antigenic molecules to be administered as vaccines. Edible transgenic plant vaccines (ETPV) are plant materials (recombinant protein subunit vaccines), and the edible plant tissue functions as an oral vaccine. ETPV are mucosal targeted vaccines where stimulation of both systematic and mucosal immune network takes place and these diminish the utilization of conventional animal or bacterial …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Biotechnology · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2011 · pp. 6–19 Read article
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Physicochemical Analysis of Oil Extracted from Raphia Sudanica Fruit Sold in Edu Local Government Area of Kwara State, North Central Nigeria
Abstract: Raphia sudanica, commonly called Raphia hookeri or bamboo palm fruit, is one of the most valuable species among known palm fruits found in Nigeria and is widespread in major parts of West Africa. In this study, oils extracted and analyzed from Raphia sudanica fruits (pulp and seed) revealed the respective physicochemical values; acid value (5.56, 6.10 mgKOH/g), peroxide value (2.44, 5.82 Meq/kg), iodine value (41.30, 68.10 gI₂/100 g), saponification value …
Published in Journal of Petroleum Engineering & Technology · Vol. 16, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 67–75 Read article
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Ethnobotanical Study of Wild Edible Plants used by Tribes of Sawali Khurd
Abstract: The present study was designed to evaluate the phytochemical composition of the endangered medicinal plant of Moringa oleifera ‘Mungna’ belonging to family Moringaceace collected from Sawali Khurd of Wardha district, India. Moringa oleifera commonly called the horseradish tree, drumstick tree, ben oil tree, miracle tree, and Mother’s Best Friend, known for its multipurpose attributes, wide adaptability, and ease of establishment. Its leaves, pods and flowers packed with nutrients important to …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Ecology · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 7–11 Read article
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Pharmacological and Phytochemical Investigation of Pumpkin Seed: A Review
Abstract: The seeds of pumpkin (Cucurbita sp.) are generally considered to be agro-industrial wastes and discarded. In some parts of the world, the seeds are consumed raw, roasted or cooked, but only at the domestic scale. Pumpkin seeds (Cucurbita pepo L.) are edible, flat, oval-shaped green seeds. Pumpkin seeds are a great source of unsaturated fats, including omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, proteins, carbohydrates, electrolytes, minerals (calcium, copper, iron, magnesium, phosphorous, …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacognosy · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 25–32 Read article