Current Status and Future Prospects
摘要
This chapter, “Current Status and Future Prospects,” examines biofuels, including Jatropha curcas biodiesel. Jatropha's high oil content, stress resilience, and soil adaptability make it a desirable second-generation bioenergy feedstock. South Asian countries may use 5% inedible oil-based biodiesel by 2030, with Jatropha as a leading choice. The chapter discusses how Jatropha cultivation fights climate change, stabilizes soil, decreases desertification, and employs impoverished nations. Jatropha's energy potential is crucial as biofuel development is prioritized globally. Osmotic adjustment sustains cellular turgor under stress, helping Jatropha thrive on damaged land and abiotic stressors. The chapter explores using Jatropha for environmental restoration and boundary crops in high-salinity coastal areas. Jatropha's byproducts—fertilizers, bio candle wax, briquettes, and bioplastics—show its flexibility. In the chapter, Jatropha manufacturing as a diesel substitute is predicted to thrive. The chapter concludes that Jatropha production, processing, and use need further research to ensure sustainable and beneficial energy sector use.