Characterization of the liquid product obtained by pyrolysis of karanja seed

► This paper highlights the chemical recycling of karanja seeds by thermal pyrolysis. ► Utilization of agricultural wastes. ► Production of the bio-oil from biomass. ► The results of thermal pyrolysis of different seeds carried out by different researchers. ► Suitability of liquid product obtained after thermal pyrolysis of karanja seed as an alternate fuel.