S. E. Abechi

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...