Abstract
AbstractThe poster deals with an often mentioned bioenergy plant - Jatopha curcas. The potential of the plant as a sustainable energy source has been hampered by toxicity of its oil and protein rich seeds. The research done by our group describes a simple process for detoxification of the protein rich Jatropha meal thereby making it suitable for animal feed. The process will accelerate use of Jatropha as an energy and feed source thereby enhancing its economic viability.
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INTRODUCTIONJatropha curcas has been long known as a tremendous source of biodiesel
Jatropha curcas has been long known as a tremendous source of biodiesel.The seed consists of about 50% (w/w) oil and the defatted meal consists of about 60% crude protein.the present economics associated with the biodiesel production from Jatropha meal are limited.The defatted Jatropha meal is known to contain various toxic compounds like phorbol esters (PE), trypsin inhibitors, lectins, phytates etc.The most toxic compound, phorbol ester, has been found to activate the natural protein kinase C (PKC), a potential tumor promoter.A novel chemical treatment method involving solidliquid extraction and mass-spectrometry has been proposed for detoxifying Jatropha meal by eliminating phorbol esters to reasonably acceptable limits
The present economics associated with the biodiesel production from Jatropha meal are limited
Summary
Jatropha curcas has been long known as a tremendous source of biodiesel. The seed consists of about 50% (w/w) oil and the defatted meal consists of about 60% crude protein. The present economics associated with the biodiesel production from Jatropha meal are limited. The defatted Jatropha meal is known to contain various toxic compounds like phorbol esters (PE), trypsin inhibitors, lectins, phytates etc. The most toxic compound, phorbol ester, has been found to activate the natural protein kinase C (PKC), a potential tumor promoter. A novel chemical treatment method involving solidliquid extraction and mass-spectrometry has been proposed for detoxifying Jatropha meal by eliminating phorbol esters to reasonably acceptable limits
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