Castor seed futures traded lower on NCDEX due to higher supply against lower domestic demand. The seed prices reduced due to pressure from bear 
operators.
The contract for September delivery was trading at Rs. 4088.00/quintal while the contract for October delivery was trading at Rs. 4131.00/quintal.
Researchers from Spain performed an experiment to analyse post-polymerization modifications of a functional polyester derived from castor oil. 
The aliphatic functional polyester was obtained by enzymatic polycondensation of dimethyl 2,9-dibromosebacate and 1,10-decanediol derived from castor oil.
Results showed that the alkyl halide functionality reacted with thiols, amines and carboxylic acid under mild conditions showing high modification degrees.
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An increase in price of castor seed was observed at the end of the week.
| Price Date | Rupees per Quintal |
| 31 Aug | 4096.9 |
| 01 Sep | 4145.55 |
| 02 Sep | 4137.95 |
| 03 Sep | 4199.6 |
Castor seed prices increased due to good export demand and tight supply from producing belt. On the Rajkot Commodity Exchange (RCX) castor September futures was up Rs 11 to Rs 4,146 a quintal.
About 38,000-40,000 bags arrived in Gujarat and prices gained Rs 5 to Rs 795-805 per 20 kg. Around 1,000-1,100 bags arrived in Saurashtra and went for Rs 765-775. Castor oil was at Rs 815/10 kg.
Researchers performed an experiment where transesterification of castor oil was done using trimethylchlorosilane as acidic mediator. Two one-pot reactions were observed. One was the transesterification of triglycerides relevant to biodiesel production and the other was the chlorination of glycerol with the formation of α-monochlorohydrin.
Results showed that the two products biodiesel and α-monochlorohydrin were obtained in high quantities and that the synthesis represents a highly sustainable production of industrial commodities from available biomass.
Source: Business Standard Newspaper – 27 Aug, 2015
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A decrease in price of castor seed was observed at the end of the week.
| Price Date | Rupees Per Quintal |
| 24 Aug | 4043.2 |
| 25 Aug | 4032.5 |
| 26 Aug | 4035.45 |
| 27 Aug | 4050 |
| 28 Aug | 4042.05 |
Researchers from Brazil conducted an experiment to evaluate the antimicrobial actions of sodium hypochlorite and castor oil solutions against specific microorganisms. Acrylic 
resin specimens were obtained, sterilized and contaminated with important bacterial and Candida species.
Results showed that sodium hypochlorite solutions completely eliminated all microorganisms while castor oil solution provided moderate efficacy and performed differently on tested species.
Researchers from Spain used castor oil as a matrix material to prepare biocompatible and biodegradable nanocomposite films filled with chitosan modified ZnO nanoparticles for wound healing. The biocomposites were prepared by solution mixing and casting method. The morphology, structure and wound healing properties of the films were analysed. The antibacterial activity of the films were investigated in the presence and absence of UV light.
Results showed that the antibacterial activity was stronger against gram positive bacteria. Composites with nanoparticle loading enabled faster wound healing thus showing the potential to be applied as antibacterial wound dressings.
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A decrease in price of castor seed was observed at the end of the week.
| Price Date | Rupees Per Quintal |
| 18 Aug | 4075 |
| 19 Aug | 4079.15 |
| 20 Aug | 4067.6 |
| 21 Aug | 4050 |
