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Turnip Seed Oil: The Humble Turnip May Contain the Fuel of the Future

Sharma, B.K.

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https://hdl.handle.net/2142/108917

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Title
Turnip Seed Oil: The Humble Turnip May Contain the Fuel of the Future
Author(s)
Sharma, B.K.
Issue Date
2013
Keyword(s)
  • biofuels
  • biodiesel
  • oil methyl esters
Abstract
Turnips may not be much to look at, but researchers have discovered that their seeds are bursting with inedible oils that are suitable for use in biodiesel production.
Series/Report Name or Number
Energy -- Biofuels and Biodiesel
Type of Resource
text
Language
en
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