摘要 |
Disclosed is the use of a fruit kernel for producing biofuel or an intermediate in the production thereof. The fruit kernel is generally obtained from an avocado or mango and is used as a dry powder. Also disclosed are methods for producing a biofuel from a fruit kernel or intermediates in the production thereof. These fruit kernels are of particular interest since they are a waste- product of the fruit. As such, the fruits can be grown for their normal purpose and the part of the fruit normally discarded as waste, namely the kernel, used to produce a biofuel. |