Carbon mitigation potential of Jatropha Biodiesel in Indian context

AbstractWith depleting supply of fossil fuels and energy prices reaching historical high, biodiesel as an alternative fuel is increasingly drawing attention. Biodiesel is regarded as sustainable energy source and would become as important as petroleum products of the present time. The biodiesel is a substitute or an additive to diesel fuel and because of its low emission make it an ideal fuel for diesel engine. The biodiesel does not require any modifications to be used in a CI engine. The purpose of this study is to investigate the characteristics of jatropha biodiesel and its carbon mitigation potential in Indian context