May 2018

Biodiesel potentials of two phenotypes of Cyperus esculentus unconventional oils

Two varieties of Cyperus esculentus, identified by their phenotype (black or yellow) were collected from Benin. To investigate their biodiesel profiles, the roots were extracted with hexane. Physicochemical properties and fuel profiles of obtained oils (YCE and BCE, respectively Yellow C. esculentus and Black C. esculentus) were determined by following standards methods. Although the major physicochemical properties...

Author(s): Assou Sidohounde, Cokou Pascal Agbangnan Dossa, Guevara Nonviho, Sourou Papin Montcho and Dominique Codjo Koko Sohounhloue