Investigating “Egusi” (Citrullus Colocynthis L.) Seed Oil as Potential Biodiesel Feedstock
Biodiesel’s acceptance as a substitute for fossil-derived diesel has grown the world over. However, the food-fuel debate over conventional vegetable oils has rekindled research interest in exploring lesser known and minor oil crops. In this work, egusi melon seed oil was studied for the first time a...
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Main Authors: | Solomon, Giwa, Abdullah, Luqman Chuah, Adam, Nor Mariah |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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2010
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Online Access: | http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/11080/ |
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