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Pongamia pinnata as Potential Biodiesel Feedstock

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Zero-Carbon Energy Kyoto 2010

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A review study was done for recent research on Pongamia pinnata, which has mostly emphasized on its potential as fuel feedstock. Regarding the raw Pongamia oil characteristics, seed oil-content is mostly considered. Some biodiesel production methods have been applied, but not the relatively novel process, such as supercritical treatment. Fuel properties and engine performances were also considered by some researchers, although the research results were so much varied. This could be due to the possible existence of varied species, indicated by various scientific names, which are all considered as Pongamia pinnata.

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Goembira, F., Saka, S. (2011). Pongamia pinnata as Potential Biodiesel Feedstock. In: Yao, T. (eds) Zero-Carbon Energy Kyoto 2010. Green Energy and Technology. Springer, Tokyo. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-4-431-53910-0_13

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