Although a method for preparing biodiesel from A. pedunculata
oil has been patented (Shen et al., 2009), its biodiesel fuel properties
have not been evaluated. The objective of the present study
was to evaluate the potential of A. pedunculata for biodiesel production
in arid lands of China. This evaluation included a determination
of oil content and fatty acid composition, an examination of
fuel properties, and a comparison with specifications in ASTM
D6751, EN 14214, and GB/T 20828 biodiesel standards