NSU Research Contributions
Title : Jatropha curcas L. A potential 2G energy crop for production of biofuel in Bangladesh: Agronomy, biotechnology, bioenergy and byproducts
Authors : Kamrun Nahar
| Publication Year : 2025 | ||
| Index: scopus | ISBN: 978-3-031-77644 | Publisher Name: Springer |
| Edition : Ist | Editors : N/A | |
| ISBN : 978-3-031-77641-0 | ||
| Publication/Engagement Type : Life Sciences & Physical Science |
| Funding Source : None |
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Direct Sustainable Development Goals : SDG7 Affordable & Clean Energy |
Indirect Sustainable Development Goals : SDG13 Climate Action |
Sustainable Development Sub Goals : Increase renewable energy share globally |
| Impact statement: This book addresses the opportunity to cultivate a multipurpose, drought resistant and nonfood bioenergy crop, Jatropha curcas L. in Bangladesh. As a renewable resource and a sustainable substitute for fossil fuel, Jatropha curcas produces seeds containing inedible oil, which can supply fuel and meet the national energy demands of Bangladesh. The plant does not need arable lands and does not compete with food, water and nutrients. This book also highlights the land use patterns and possible cultivation areas of Bangladesh. It is based on research of the cultivation technology, ecological and agronomical aspects, biotechnological methodologies, harvesting and crop yield including fuel and byproduct formation. It also highlights the different uses and socioeconomic benefits of the plant and production costs and briefly describes the procedure for the production of biodiesel and other useful byproducts. The comparison of biodiesel from Jatropha curcas with conventional fossil fuel is also discussed as well as its ability to sequester carbon from the environment to cope up with climate change, adaptation as well as mitigation | Collaboration: None | Keywords: 2G Energy crop, Jatropha, Biofuel, Agronomy, Climate change mitigation |
