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Biodiesel synthesis from microalgae using immobilized Aspergillus niger whole cell lipase biocatalyst

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  • Guldhe, Abhishek
  • Singh, Poonam
  • Kumari, Sheena
  • Rawat, Ismail
  • Permaul, Kugen
  • Bux, Faizal

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Whole cell lipase catalysis and microalgal feedstocks make overall biodiesel synthesis greener and sustainable. In this study, a novel approach of whole cell lipase-catalyzed conversion of Scenedesmus obliquus lipids was investigated for biodiesel synthesis. Microalgal biodiesel was characterized for its fuel properties. Optimization of process parameters for immobilized Aspergillus niger whole cell lipase-catalyzed biodiesel synthesis was carried out. Highest biodiesel conversion of 53.76% was achieved from S. obliquus lipids at 35 °C, methanol to oil ratio of 5:1 and 2.5% water content based on oil weight with 6 BSPs (Biomass support particles). Step-wise methanol addition was applied to account for methanol tolerance, which improved biodiesel conversion upto 80.97% and gave 90.82 ± 1.43% yield. Immobilized A. niger lipase can be used for 2 batches without significant loss in conversion efficiency. Most of the fuel properties of biodiesel met the specifications set by international standards.

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  • Guldhe, Abhishek & Singh, Poonam & Kumari, Sheena & Rawat, Ismail & Permaul, Kugen & Bux, Faizal, 2016. "Biodiesel synthesis from microalgae using immobilized Aspergillus niger whole cell lipase biocatalyst," Renewable Energy, Elsevier, vol. 85(C), pages 1002-1010.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:renene:v:85:y:2016:i:c:p:1002-1010
    DOI: 10.1016/j.renene.2015.07.059
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