Solvent Extraction of Jatropha Oil for Biodiesel Production: Effects of Solvent-to-Solid Ratio, Particle Size, Type of Solvent, Extraction Time, and Temperature on Oil Yield

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(a) Jatropha curcas L. tree with ripe fruits, (b) Jatropha curcas L. seeds with their shells, and (c) Jatropha curcas L. seeds with their husks.

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