Biodiesel from Camelina sativa: A comprehensive characterisation

► Camelina sativa seed contains a high percentage of oil (>40 wt.%). ► This oil can be easily extracted, refined and transesterified. ► C. sativa biodiesel presents serious drawbacks for biodiesel application. ► C. sativa biodiesel does not meet EN 14214 and ASTM D6751 standards. ► The high degree of unsaturation and the molecular weight of the oil must be reduced.