Nigerian Scientists Study Biodiesel Characteristics of Beniseed Oil
January 30, 2009http://www.academicjournals.org/AJB/PDF/pdf2007/5Nov/Fariku%20et%20al.pdf
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Beniseed (Sesanum indicum), also called “sesame seed”, is commonly grown in many areas in Nigeria. It was initially grown in Nigeria as a minor crop, with lesser significance compared to other cash crops. However, this may change as the market potential of the oilseed is realized and demand slowly growing. Nigerian scientists recently explored the potential of beniseed oil for biofuel production by studying its biodiesel characteristics. Results showed the beniseed biodiesel had comparable properties relative to sunflower and soybean biodiesel. Details of their research are published in the African Journal of Biotechnology (URL above).
Related Information on Beniseed
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sesame_seeds
http://rmrdc.gov.ng/AgroRawMaterials/Beniseed.htm
http://www.naerls.org/Publications/Bulletins/Beniseed.pdf
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