We’re team Jatrobot and we’ve build an App that uses social interaction to plant the seeds of tree that can be used for a zero emissions bio-fuel.
Jatrobot Use Case
Automating the production of Bio Diesel through social interaction.
Jatropha Curcas: The Holy Grail of Bio-fuels
Sustainability
- Successfully Tested as Diesel Fuel
- Smoke-free
- Grows almost anywhere
- Can stand long periods of drought
- Suitable for preventing soil erosion and shifting of sand dunes
- Jatropha trees are productive for up to 30-40 years.
- 2,200 trees can be planted per hectare (approx 1,000 per acre).
- 1 hectare should yield around 7 tonnes of seeds per year.
- The oil pressed from 4kg of seeds is needed to make 1 litre of biodiesel.