Scientists performed an experiment to understand the kinetics of transesterification of castor oil using Novozym 235. The genetic algorithm was employed for estimation of kinetic parameters in the Ping Pong kinetic model for 
different temperatures.
Results showed that an acceptable agreement with experimental data was observed when biodiesel yields were predicted using temperature dependent parameters.
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| Price Date | Rupees Per Quintal |
| 23 Nov | 4130 |
| 26 Nov | 3939.15 |
| 27 Nov | 3968.9 |
Researchers from China have announced the possibility of making jet fuel from castor oil 
and are aiming to produce tens of thousands of tons next year.
The team has made one ton of fuel with less than 1.3 tons of castor oil at a cost of less than $23,400. Their research results have been published in the International Journal Bio resource Technology.
Scientists performed an experiment to synthesize castor oil based hybrid polymers 
and their polyurethane urea-silica coatings. New acrylated alkoxysilane castor oil (AASCO) with hydrolysable –Si–OCH3 was synthesized from CO, maleic anhydride and 3-(Trimethoxysilyl) propyl methacrylate via free radical copolymerization method.
Characterization studies showed that castor oil modified silane based hybrid coatings had better mechanical, viscoelastic properties.
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| Price Date | Rupees Per Quintal |
| 16 Nov | 4211.3 |
| 17 Nov | 4219.8 |
| 19 Nov | 4175 |
| 20 Nov | 4167.35 |
National Green Tribunal has ordered that companies using castor plants for commercial 
purposes will have to share monetary benefits with local communities.
According to the rules manufacturers, whose turnover is upto Rs. 1 crore will have to pay 0.1% of it to Maharashtra State Biodiversity Board, while those having a turnover between Rs. 1 crore and Rs. 3 crore and a turnover above Rs. 3 crore will have to pay 0.2% and 0.5% respectively.
Scientists from India conducted an experiment to prepare castor oil epoxide using heterogeneous acidic ion-exchange resin catalyst (IR-120) for biolubricant application. Epoxidation reaction was carried out at 60°C using IR-120 as a catalyst, acetic acid as an oxygen carrier and hydrogen peroxide as an oxygen donor.
Characterization analysis showed that castor oil epoxide could be used as a potential biolubricant basestock in hydraulic lubricant application.
Researchers from Brazil performed an experiment to evaluate the feasibility of OSB 
panel production Parica (Schizolobium amazonicum) wood particles bonded by castor oil based polyurethane resin. Three different resin contents (8%, 10% and 12%) were evaluated.
Results showed that panels produced with 8% of resin content were best as they were compatible with norm requirements and used less resin in the manufacturing process. Thus Parica wood and castor oil based polyurethane resin in the OSB panels production is feasible.
Scientists from Italy conducted an experiment to synthesize electroactive polyurethane/siloxane films from castor oil for use as a cardiac patch. The electroactive films containing aniline tetramer were prepared through sol gel reaction of trimethoxysilane functional intermediate polyurethane prepolymers obtained from castor oil and polyethylene glycol.
Physicochemical, mechanical and electrical conductivity of samples were evaluated and correlated with their structural characteristics. Results showed that the prepared films were compatible with proliferation of C2C12 and had the potential to enhance myotube formation even without electrical stimulation.
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| Price Date | Rupees Per Quintal |
| 02 Nov | 4203.9 |
| 03 Nov | 4243.3 |
| 04 Nov | 4270.55 |
| 05 Nov | 4225 |
| 06 Nov | 4221.05 |
