Physical and mechanical properties of Jatropha curcas seed grown up in Colombia

Biodiesel from  Jatropha curcas  seeds is one promissory option in the biofuels  field. This is a crop that develops in tropical countries which can grow on  marginal soils with low irrigation and helps to control the erosion. This bush  grows quickly and produces seeds with approximately 35% oil c...

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Main Authors: Julio Cesar Betancur-Prisco, Carolina Mira-Hernández, Luis Santiago París-Londoño
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Universidad de Antioquia 2014-11-01
Series:Revista Facultad de Ingeniería Universidad de Antioquia
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Online Access:https://revistas.udea.edu.co/index.php/ingenieria/article/view/16621