The sesame (Sesamum indicum L.) oil was extracted from the seeds of the sesame that grows in Diyarbakir, SE Anatolia of Turkey.
Sesame seed oil was obtained in 58 wt/wt%, by traditional solvent extraction. The methylester of sesame (Sesamum indicum L.) seed oil
was prepared by transesterification of the crude oil. Transesterification shows improvement in fuel properties of sesame seed oil. This
study supports the production of biodiesel from sesame seed oil as a viable alternative to the diesel fuel.
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Keywords: Biodiesel; Sesame; Oil extraction; Transesterification; Renewable energy