Evaluation of Prunus insititia L. Oil: characterization and its potential as a sustainable biodiesel feedstock

Long-term development and economic growth are closely related to energy. The economy is negatively impacted by any changes in the energy supply. If the energy is consistent, clean, and of a quality that can satisfy the demands of several sources, supply security can be achieved. Nowadays, biofuels made from biomass provide a variety of choices. For many years, research has been conducted on biofuels that can be transformed into liquid fuel. In this situation, biodiesel—which may be used in place of diesel fuel—becomes essential. To lessen dependency on fossil fuels and edible feedstocks, the core purpose of this assessment is to demonstrate the biodiesel potential of Prunus insititia L. by describing the oil's composition and predicting the fuel's qualities. The predominant fatty acids found in Prunus insititia kernel oil were oleic acid (61.687 %w), linoleic acid (21.405 %w), palmitic acid (5.965 %w), and stearic acid (1.450 %w). The cetane number, flash point, cold flow characteristics, and oxidation stability all fell within the acceptable ranges of EN14214. However, the density and viscosity were computed to be 5.93% and 0.542% lower, respectively, than the standard's minimal values. These results suggest that Prunus insititia kernel L. might be a viable option for producing biodiesel.