Microalgae biodiesel: A review on oil extraction, fatty acid composition, properties and effect on engine performance and emissions

• Published in: Fuel processing technology Vol. 191; pp. 232 - 247
• Main Authors: Deshmukh, Suchit, Kumar, Ritunesh, Bala, Kiran
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier B.V 01.08.2019
• Subjects: air; Biodiesel; drying; Emissions; Fatty acid composition; fuel production; harvesting; ionic liquids; lipid content; Microalgae; microwave radiation; oils; Performance characteristic; transesterification; Fatty acid composition; Microalgae; Biodiesel; Performance characteristic; Emissions

Microalgae are explored as the sustainable source of biodiesel production considering their multi restorative effects on water and air. In spite of rapid growth and high lipid content, production of microalgal biodiesel is energy intensive and costly affair. Efficient oil extraction is one of the ma...