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5 APPLICATIONS OF JATROPHA PRODUCTS
Authors: Peter Beerens, Niels Ansø, Titus Galema, Thijs Adriaans, Janske van Eijck
5.
1 Introduction
Jatropha has many potential applications.
However, until now only a few have been realised
on a reasonable...
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5 APPLICATIONS OF JATROPHA PRODUCTS
Authors: Peter Beerens, Niels Ansø, Titus Galema, Thijs Adriaans, Janske van Eijck
5.
1 Introduction
Jatropha has many potential applications.
However, until now only a few have been realised
on a reasonable and large scale.
Jatropha is primarily cultivated for its oil.
However, this oil is
not the only usable product from the plant.
During the process of extracting the oil, many
useful by‐products are created, as well.
Here, first the oil applications are discussed, followed
by the applications for the by‐products.
5.
2 Applications of oil
Jathropa oil can be used in several ways.
The pure (untreated) oil can be used as fuel or for
soap production.
Jathropa oil can also serve as a resource for the production of biodiesel.
First the applications of the raw oil are discussed, followed by the oil refining to biodiesel.
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1 Lamps and cooking stoves
Author: Peter Beerens
For lamps and stoves, the
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