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Characterization of Syagrus romanzoffiana oil aiming at biodiesel production

2013; Elsevier BV; Volume: 48; Linguagem: Inglês

10.1016/j.indcrop.2013.04.006

1872-633X

Marco Antônio Cruz Moreira, Maria Elena Payret Arrúa, Ana Clara Nascimento Antunes, Tanna Elyn Rodrigues Fiuza, Bill Jorge Costa, Pedro Henrique Weirich Neto, Sandra Regina Masetto Antunes,

Enzyme Catalysis and Immobilization

Syagrus romanzoffiana is a palm species from the Arecaceae family, commonly known in Brazil as Jerivá. Its fruit is a drupe, global or oval with rigid endocarp that contains a high seed oil content, 52% (w/w) on a wet basis. This study analyzed Jerivá oil composition with regard to fatty acids and some physical–chemical properties related to its quality, aiming at using this oil as a raw material to produce biodiesel. The oil extracted is mainly composed of saturated fatty acids. The quality parameters of the Jerivá oil are in accordance with the European regulations, ASTM and Brazilian standards. Preliminary production tests revealed that the S. romanzoffiana oil is a viable alternative for the production of biodiesel.