An overview of Guizotia abyssinica L. oil: process improvement and biodiesel synthesis
Chandra Prabha Devi
The increasing depletion of common petroleum fossil fuel reserves and worries about pollution protection for the economy and environment have led to the necessity to develop alternative fuels. A global trend is the substitution of biodiesel for vegetable oils. As an independent source of transportation fuel and other energy requirements, Niger seed oil is being examined in this study as a possible agricultural food. The U.S.A. and European nations are testing Niger seeds, an oilseed seed primarily grown in Ethiopia, India, Myanmar, and Nepal. Linoleic and oleic acids make up the majority of its 85% polyunsaturated fatty acid content. Oil makes up 37–43% of its seeds. In addition to being utilized as a pump oil to boost water flow in rural and tribal regions, niger oil is used in food, paint, soap, perfume, and illumination. This research aims to evaluate the physicochemical characteristics of sunflower ME and soybean ME, which are commonly utilized as alternative fuels in the US and other nations, as well as to learn about the significance and development of niger in India.