Optimization of alkali catalyst for transesterification of jatropha curcus using adaptive neuro-fuzzy modeling

Sohpal, Vipan Kumar; Singh, Amarpal

doi:10.18331/brj2015.1.2.7

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“…In chemical conversion technologies transesterification process can be employed for the conversion of extracted lipids into biodiesel [ 16 ]. Transesterification process is quite a sensitive process as it depends on different parameters such as free fatty acids (FFAs), water content, molar ratio of alcohol to oil, catalyst, reaction temperature, and stirring [ 133 ]. Catalytic processes are more appropriate in converting biomass to biodiesel, especially nanocatalysts which have the good capacity in improving product quality and attaining best operating conditions [ 134 ].…”

Section: Production Of Microalgae Biomass and Biofuelmentioning

confidence: 99%

Microalgae as Sustainable Renewable Energy Feedstock for Biofuel Production

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Banerjee

et al. 2015

BioMed Research International

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The world energy crisis and increased greenhouse gas emissions have driven the search for alternative and environmentally friendly renewable energy sources. According to life cycle analysis, microalgae biofuel is identified as one of the major renewable energy sources for sustainable development, with potential to replace the fossil-based fuels. Microalgae biofuel was devoid of the major drawbacks associated with oil crops and lignocelluloses-based biofuels. Algae-based biofuels are technically and economically viable and cost competitive, require no additional lands, require minimal water use, and mitigate atmospheric CO2. However, commercial production of microalgae biodiesel is still not feasible due to the low biomass concentration and costly downstream processes. The viability of microalgae biodiesel production can be achieved by designing advanced photobioreactors, developing low cost technologies for biomass harvesting, drying, and oil extraction. Commercial production can also be accomplished by improving the genetic engineering strategies to control environmental stress conditions and by engineering metabolic pathways for high lipid production. In addition, new emerging technologies such as algal-bacterial interactions for enhancement of microalgae growth and lipid production are also explored. This review focuses mainly on the problems encountered in the commercial production of microalgae biofuels and the possible techniques to overcome these difficulties.

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Section: Production Of Microalgae Biomass and Biofuelmentioning

confidence: 99%