[Ibbi]

Hi there, I've got a question. A month ago i heard at the news broadcasting a new about an indian plant, wich has an "active ingredient" that could be used to made economic and not-polluting fuel... but I haven't found other noticies anywhere... someone knows if this plant really exist? Thanks
PS: I'm sorry for my english

[Mitch]

I doubt there is such a thing as a non-polluting fuel, aside from hydrogen.

[constant thinker]

I doubt there is such a thing as a non-polluting fuel, aside from hydrogen.

I have to disagree with you. You get DHMO from hydrogen burning.
http://www.dhmo.org/facts.html

 

[limpet chicken]

I believe the plant in question is Jatropha Curcas, or possibly J.Integerrima, its a member of the euphorbiacea, and the oil of the seed is used to make biodiesel.

Toxic plant also, so it cannot be eaten in times of hardship, but there is apparently a lot of oil in the seeds that has been used for making biodiesel, then again, most of the euphorbiacea are if not outright toxic, then certainly irritant, nasty plants, and some are pretty lethal, I wouldn't want to work in a field havesting the stuff thats for sure.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jatropha

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jatropha_curcas

Take one look at those seeds, and tell me they don't look more or less identical to castor beans (ricinus).