Evaluation of Indian milkweed (Calotropis gigantea) seed oil as alternative feedstock for biodiesel

Phoo, Zan Win Moh Moh; Razón, Luis F.; Knothe, Gerhard; Ilham, Zul; Goembira, Fadjar; Madrazo, Cynthia F.; Roces, Susan A.; Saka, Shiro

doi:10.1016/j.indcrop.2014.01.029

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“…For instance, the potential of Stauntonia chinensis, Alperujo, Baobab (Adansonia digitata L.), Milkweed (Calotropis gigantea), Raphanus sativus (oilseed radish), Syagrus romanzoffiana and fodder radish as new sources for biodiesel production has been studied by researchers (de Andrade Ávilaa and Sodré, 2012;Chammoun et al, 2013;Moreira et al, 2013;Hernándeza et al, 2014;Modiba et al, 2014;Phoo et al, 2014;Wang et al, 2014). This indicates the importance of exploring and testing non-conventional biodiesel feesdtocks.…”

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A study of production and characterization of Manketti (Ricinodendron rautonemii) methyl ester and its blends as a potential biodiesel feedstock

Atabani¹,

Mofijur²,

Masjuki³

et al. 2014

Biofuel Res. J.

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Globally, more than 350 oil-bearing crops are known as potential biodiesel feedstocks. This study reports on production and characterization of Manketti (Ricinodendron rautonemii) methyl ester and its blends with diesel. The effect of Manketti biodiesel (B5) on engine and emissions performance was also investigated. The cloud, pour and cold filter plugging points of the produced biodiesel were measured at 1, 3 and 5 °C, respectively. However, the kinematic viscosity of the biodiesel generated was found to be 8.34 mm 2 /s which was higher than the limit described by ASTM D6751 and EN 14214. This can be attributed to the high kinematic viscosity of the parent oil (132.75 mm 2 /s). Nevertheless, blending with diesel improved this attribute. Moreover, it is observed that at all engine speeds, B5 produced lower brake power (1.18%) and higher brake specific fuel consumption (2.26%) compared to B0 (neat diesel). B5 increased the CO and HC emissions by 32.27% and 37.5%, respectively, compared to B0. However, B0 produced 5.26% higher NO emissions than B5.

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A study of production and characterization of Manketti (Ricinodendron rautonemii) methyl ester and its blends as a potential biodiesel feedstock

Atabani¹,

Mofijur²,

Masjuki³

et al. 2014

Biofuel Res. J.

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“…Calotropis gigantea commonly known as mudar or milk weed, is a kind of perennial shrubs found chiefly in China, India, Malaysia, as well as most of Asia and large parts of Africa and South America [1][2][3]. The plant grows easily on varieties of soils and can flower and fruit throughout the year [3,4].…”

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“…The plant grows easily on varieties of soils and can flower and fruit throughout the year [3,4]. It usually grows in slope with low altitude and sunny exposure or in a wide-open area and has good properties of resisting to drought, salinity, and water logging [5].…”

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Evaluation on a Promising Natural Cellulose Fiber- Calotropis Gigantea Fiber

Cheng

et al. 2018

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Calotropis gigantea fiber is a kind of natural cellulose fiber that regains increasing attention nowadays, thus it is evaluated here aiming to replace cotton or kapok fibers to some extent. New discoveries are found about its morphological structure, indicating that it has sharper, closed tip and coarser, open end, and that it usually has 4-6 grooves along its longitudinal axis, with fully distributed microvillus on its surface. The FTIR spectrum shows the fiber mainly contain cellulose, lignin and hemi-cellulose component. X-ray diffraction analysis shows that the fiber has higher crystallinity in comparison with kapok fiber. In term of breaking strength, the fiber is obvious lower than cotton fiber and a little higher than kapok fiber. Furthermore, the fiber has good water absorbing and releasing capability, implying it has excellent water transmissivity.

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“…Several examples of research efforts on crops for the production of biodiesel are calophyllum inophyllum [36], pongamia glabra (koroch seed) [37], jatropha curcas [38,39], eruca sativa. L [40], Hevea brasiliensis and Ricinus communis [41] pongamia pinnata (karanja) [42,43], sterculia foetida [44], azadirachta indica (neem) [45], madhuca indica (mahua) [46], soap nut [47,48], milkweed (Calotropis gigantean) [49], guizotia abyssinica [50], tung [51], pistacia chinensis [52], and algae [18].…”

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Life Cycle Cost and Sensitivity Analysis of Reutealis trisperma as Non-Edible Feedstock for Future Biodiesel Production

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Abstract:The use of non-edible, second-generation feedstocks for the production of biodiesel has been an active area of research, due to its potential in replacing fossil diesel as well as its environmentally friendly qualities. Despite this, more needs to be done to remove the technical barriers associated with biodiesel production and usage, to increase its quality as well as to widen the choice of available feedstocks; so as to avoid over-dependence on limited sources. This paper assesses the feasibility of using a local plant, Reutealis trisperma, whose seeds contain a high percentage of oil of up to 51%, as one of the possible feedstocks. The techno-economic and sensitivity analysis of biodiesel production from Reutealis trisperma oil as well as implementation aspects and environmental effects of the biodiesel plant are discussed. Analysis indicates that the 50 kt Reutealis trisperma biodiesel production plant has a life cycle cost of approximately $710 million, yielding a payback period of 4.34 years. The unit cost of the biodiesel is calculated to be $0.69/L with the feedstock cost accounting for the bulk of the cost. The most important finding from this study is that the biodiesel from Reutealis trisperma oil can compete with fossil diesel, provided that appropriate policies of tax exemptions and subsidies can be put in place. To conclude, further studies on biodiesel production and its limitations are necessary before the use of biodiesel from Reutealis trisperma oil may be used as a fuel source to replace fossil diesel.

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Evaluation of Indian milkweed (Calotropis gigantea) seed oil as alternative feedstock for biodiesel

Cited by 47 publications

References 33 publications

A study of production and characterization of Manketti (Ricinodendron rautonemii) methyl ester and its blends as a potential biodiesel feedstock

A study of production and characterization of Manketti (Ricinodendron rautonemii) methyl ester and its blends as a potential biodiesel feedstock

Evaluation on a Promising Natural Cellulose Fiber- Calotropis Gigantea Fiber

Life Cycle Cost and Sensitivity Analysis of Reutealis trisperma as Non-Edible Feedstock for Future Biodiesel Production

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