Title: An assessment of the economic sustainability of Jatropha-based biodiesel initiatives: implications for labour and rural livelihoods
Abstract:ii Chapter 1: Introduction 1 Rationale, Aims and Objectives 3 Chapter 2: Literature Review 5 2.1. What are Biofuels? 5 2.2. Jatropha curcas L. 6 Botanical Description 6 2.3. Jatropha-Biodiesel Product...ii Chapter 1: Introduction 1 Rationale, Aims and Objectives 3 Chapter 2: Literature Review 5 2.1. What are Biofuels? 5 2.2. Jatropha curcas L. 6 Botanical Description 6 2.3. Jatropha-Biodiesel Production Chain 9 2.3.1. Using Jatropha Oil 9 2.3.2. Transesterification 12 2.3.3. Oil Extraction 15 Mechanical Pressing 16 Solvent Extraction 16 Jatropha Seedcake 18 2.3.4. Cultivating Jatropha 19 Site Requirements of Jatropha 19 Jatropha Establishment and Maintenance 22 Jatropha Seed Yields 27 2.4. Characterizing Projects and Jatropha Farming Models 29 2.4.1. The Indian Farming Model 30 2.4.2. The Sub-Saharan Africa Model 31 2.5. Future Considerations for Jatropha Cultivation and for Biofuel Policy 33 Chapter 3: Model Development 35 3.1. Theory 35 3.2. Structure of the Model 36Read More
Publication Year: 2011
Publication Date: 2011-06-22
Language: en
Type: dissertation
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