Review
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Anu Kumar Das, Aniket Shivaji Chavan, Dayal Ch. Shill, Saibal Chatterjee
Summary: Currently, most electric utility transformers use insulation materials consisting of cellulose impregnated with mineral oil. Traditional mineral oil is considered harmful to the environment, prompting researchers to explore renewable insulating oils with high environmental and fire safety features. However, vegetable insulating oils are still 2-3 times more expensive, leading some researchers to experiment with new vegetable oils like Jatropha Curcas oil.
SUSTAINABLE ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES AND ASSESSMENTS
(2021)
Article
Agronomy
Shota Tadano, Gwafila Chiyapo, Yudai Ishimoto, Takafumi Konaka, Charles Mazereku, Hisashi Tsujimoto, Kinya Akashi
Summary: This study analyzed the seed chemical properties of Jatropha accessions in Botswana and found considerable diversity in their chemical compositions, with potential for industrial applications or breeding materials. Positive and negative correlations were observed among the chemical traits, suggesting complex interactions between different compounds. Additionally, principal component analysis identified accessions with highly deviated seed chemical compositions, indicating unique characteristics within the population.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Mengmeng Hao, Yushu Qian, Xiaolan Xie, Shuai Chen, Fangyu Ding, Tian Ma
Summary: Given the limited reserves of conventional fossil fuels and their negative impact on global climate, governments are seeking alternatives to polluting energy. Bioenergy from energy plants is considered a promising option. This study proposes a method to identify marginal lands using a machine learning algorithm, natural occurrence records of energy plants, and multiple influencing factors. Using Jatropha curcas L. as an example, the global marginal land distribution is simulated, resulting in 1588.46 million hectares of marginal land resources, with 49.34% in Africa.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2022)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Abdul Haq, Mian Laiq Ur Rehman, Qurrat ul Ain Rana, Alam Khan, Wasim Sajjad, Haji Khan, Samiullah Khan, Aamer Ali Shah, Fariha Hasan, Safia Ahmed, Arshad Islam, Malik Badshah, Tawaf Ali Shah, Turki M. Dawoud, Mohammed Bourhia
Summary: The physicochemical properties and biodiesel production potential of locally produced Jatropha curcas seeds in Pakistan were comprehensively evaluated through chemical and biosynthetic approaches. The biodiesel yield reached 96% and 98% after acidic pretreatment and alkaline transesterification, respectively. The fuel properties of Jatropha curcas seed biodiesel closely matched the standard values specified by ASTM D6751-20a, indicating its potential as a viable biodiesel fuel source.
FRONTIERS IN ENERGY RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Balaji Panchal, Qiaojing Zhao, Cunling Zhao, Zheng Zhu, Shenjun Qin, Yongjing Hao, Jinxi Jinxi, Kai Kai, Tao Chang, Yuzhuang Sun
Summary: The newly synthesized sulfonic acid-functionalized microporous ionic polymers (PIP) catalysts exhibit high catalytic performance and can be recycled multiple times. Experimental results show that this new catalyst performs well in the synthesis of ethanol, ethanol-to-diethyl carbonate, and ethanol-to-dimethyl carbonate, achieving yields of 85%, 94%, and 70% respectively.
APPLIED CATALYSIS A-GENERAL
(2021)
Article
Biology
Muhammad Idrees Rahu, Syed Habib Ahmed Naqvi, Nazakat Hussain Memon, Muhammad Idrees, Farhatullah Kandhro, Navish Lodhi Pathan, Md Nazirul Islam Sarker, Muhammad Aqeel Bhutto
Summary: This study explored the antimicrobial properties of different parts of the Jatropha curcas plant and found that the 20% ethanol stem extract showed the strongest antibacterial activity against Klebsiella pneumonia. Additionally, the plant extracts contained various phytochemical compounds, such as alkaloids, steroids, and flavonoids, which correlated with their antimicrobial activity. The results suggest that Jatropha curcas has great potential as an antibacterial agent against various human pathogens.
SAUDI JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
(2021)
Article
Energy & Fuels
A. K. M. Aminul Islam, Zahira Yaakob, Jaharah A. Ghani, Azza Alareefy, Nisreen M. Abdulsalam, Najla A. Khateeb, Nahla Zidan, Mahmoud A. Abdelazi, Ayman El Sabagh, Mohamed I. Sakran, Awatif Omran, Ahmad El Askary, Mohamed El-Sharnouby, Marzough Aziz Albalawi, A. K. M. Mominul Islam
Summary: The properties of Jatropha curcas seed oil, including oil content, density, iodine value, and saponification value, are influenced by genotype and age of the plant. The high heating values of Jatropha seed oil are similar, while the cetane number varies. The source of seeds and age of the plant have a significant impact on the physicochemical properties of Jatropha seed oil.
FRONTIERS IN ENERGY RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Biochemical Research Methods
Vitor de Jesus Martins Bianchini, Gabriel Moura Mascarin, Lucia Cristina Aparecida Santos Silva, Valter Arthur, Jens Michael Carstensen, Birte Boelt, Clissia Barboza da Silva
Summary: The combined use of multispectral and X-ray imaging technologies can efficiently predict seed quality attributes, providing a rapid, efficient, sustainable, and non-destructive alternative method for seed quality analysis.
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Renata Silva-Mann, Angela Maria dos Santos Pessoa, Daniel Ornelas Ribeiro, Olavo Jose Marques Ferreira, Allivia Rouse Carregosa Rabbani, Valdinete Vieira Nunes, Crislaine Costa Calazans, Paulo Cesar de Lima Nogueira
Summary: This study aimed to screen and evaluate the parental types of Jatropha curcas for their seed traits and oil composition. The hybrids were also tested for their seed quality and leaf extracts were tested for their effectiveness against Aedes aegypti. The results showed that the hybrids had different phenotypic characteristics and oil quality compared to the parentals. However, the leaf extracts did not show potential use as an insecticide.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Bo Xi Chen, Jian Ping Sun
Summary: A new method using Jatropha oil to develop multifunctional composite coatings was proposed, resulting in a high-performance coating with applications in surface protection for various materials.
POLYMER ENGINEERING AND SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Ikbal Bahar Laskar, Bishwajit Changmai, Rajat Gupta, Da Shi, Kellie J. Jenkinson, Andrew E. H. Wheatley, Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum
Summary: A highly reactive acid-functionalized polymer is prepared as a solid catalyst for the biodiesel production, achieving a high yield of 98% with catalyst loading of 10 wt %. The catalyst remains active in the presence of water due to the hydrophilic nature of its reactive sites. The biodiesel product contains nine methyl ester components, with C18:2 and C16:0 as the major constituents, and the catalyst maintains a high yield of 92% after 4 cycles of use.
Article
Engineering, Multidisciplinary
M. N. A. M. Yusoff, N. W. M. Zulkifli, N. L. Sukiman, M. A. Kalam, H. H. Masjuki, A. Z. Syahir, M. S. N. Awang, M. A. Mujtaba, J. Milano, A. H. Shamsuddin
Summary: This study aimed to develop biodiesel using a ternary oil mixture consisting of waste cooking oil, Jatropha curcas oil, and palm oil. The parameters affecting biodiesel yield were optimized through response surface methodology. The results showed that the synergistic mixture of ternary oil exhibited improved cold flow properties, oxidation stability, and cetane number.
ALEXANDRIA ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Paper & Wood
Bessike Josias Georges, Fongnzossie Evariste, Biwole Achille, Zobo Mfomo Joseph, Ntah Ayong Moise, Abessolo Dieudonne, Sameza Modeste Lambert, Akono Ntonga Patrick
Summary: This study evaluates the synergistic effect of Jatropha curcas seed oil and sodium tetraborate as a preservative for Triplochiton scleroxylon wood against fungi, suggesting that this combination can effectively reduce fungal growth and weight loss in wood.
WOOD MATERIAL SCIENCE & ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Clissia Barboza da Silva, Vitor de Jesus Martins Bianchini, Andre Dantas de Medeiros, Maria Heloisa Duarte de Moraes, Agide Gimenez Marassi, Alberto Tannus
Summary: The study introduced a novel method using multispectral imaging and MRI combined with machine learning algorithms to classify the health status of Jatropha curcas seeds and identify anatomical changes in seeds infected with different pathogenic fungi. Results showed that the combination of multispectral imaging and statistical models could accurately distinguish fungal species in J. curcas seeds after 48 hours of incubation. The MRI methodology allowed for the identification of different damage patterns in infected seeds, making these technologies useful tools for rapid and accurate detection of fungal species in J. curcas seeds.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Martina Oberhofer, Judith Wackerlig, Martin Zehl, Havva Buyuk, Jia Jian Cao, Alexander Prado-Roller, Ernst Urban, Sergey B. Zotchev
Summary: The study identified new antibiotic compounds from endophytic fungi in Edelweiss, including two new alkaloids and a novel compound. It was found that the antibiotic activity observed was primarily due to emestrin, a previously unknown epidithiodioxopiperazine. This highlights the potential for drug discovery from endophytic fungi.
