Production of Biodiesel from Rubber Seed (Hevea Brasiliensis)

Abstract

In light of the decline of resources that are not renewable and their negative effects on the environment, this article emphasizes the significance of sustainable energy sources. As practical substitutes, renewable energy sources including biomass, geothermal, hydroelectricity, solar, tidal waves, and wind are suggested. Biodiesel manufacturing from vegetable oils obtained from biomass is a viable alternative, and these oils are thought to be an affordable and easily available source of renewable energy. But using edible oils to produce biodiesel puts the food and pharmaceutical businesses in rivalry, which results in a food-fuel problem. Vegetable oils that are not edible, such those from the tree that produces rubber (Hevea Brasiliensis), provide a more environmentally friendly way to produce biodiesel. The seeds of rubber trees are underused and are already planted for the manufacture of latex. With the use of a leftover rubber kernel shell catalyst used, this study looks at the process of conversion of the oil from rubber seeds to biodiesel and shows encouraging findings. It is anticipated that using non-edible oils in the manufacturing of biodiesel will lower prices and make it more competitive with petro-diesel.