(جامعة الوادي - University of Eloued, 2022-06-30) Asmaa, Benaissa
Citrullus colocynthis (L.). Schrad, is a member of the botanical family of Cucurbitaceae and is
commonly called coloquinte or "desert gourd", Handhal (Arabic) or Alkad (Tamahaq). This
plant is known for its high oil content; it is a source of biodiesel and a real substitute for
conventional diesel. Biodiesel is defined as a chemical alteration of vegetable oil to match the
characteristics of the engine. The transesterification reaction is the most common method for
converting coloquinte oil into esters and glycerol. The purpose of this communication is to
draw attention to the biodiesel produced by coloquinte, which has been widely described in the
literature.
