Evaluation of Momordica balsamina Seed Oil for Its Potential as Feedstock for Biodiesel Production
V. O. Ajibola, S. E. Abechi & J. Yusuf · Physical Science International Journal · 2018
This paper sought to evaluate the potential of oil obtained from balsam apple (Momordica balsamina) for biodiesel production. Oil was extracted from the seed using n-hexane in a soxhlet extractor, then transesterified to biodiesel using single step alkali hydrolysis. The biodies...
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10.9734/PSIJ/2018/37547