Biodiesel production from microalgae Spirulina maxima by two step process: Optimization of process variable. Issue 2 (April 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Rahman, M.A.; Aziz, M.A.; Al-khulaidi, Rami Ali; Sakib, Nazmus; Islam, Maidul
• Is Part Of: Journal of Radiation Research and Applied Sciences. Volume 10:Issue 2(2017)
• Page Start: 140
• Page End: 147
• Publication Date: 2017-04
• Subjects: Spirulina maxima -- Esterification -- Transesterification -- Optimization -- Biodiesel; Ionizing radiation -- Periodicals; Nuclear physics -- Periodicals; Radiation; Radiation; Periodicals; 539.7
• DOI: 10.1016/j.jrras.2017.02.004
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1687-8507

Abstract

Abstract: Biodiesel from green energy source is gaining tremendous attention for ecofriendly and economically aspect. In this investigation, a two-step process was developed for the production of biodiesel from microalgae S pirulina maxima and determined best operating conditions for the steps. In the first stage, acid esterification was conducted to lessen acid value (AV) from 10.66 to 0.51 mgKOH/g of the feedstock and optimal conditions for maximum esterified oil yielding were found at molar ratio 12:1, temperature 60°C, 1% (wt%) H2 SO4, and mixing intensity 400 rpm for a reaction time of 90 min. The second stage alkali transesterification was carried out for maximum biodiesel yielding (86.1%) and optimal conditions were found at molar ratio 9:1, temperature 65°C, mixing intensity 600 rpm, catalyst concentration 0.75% (wt%) KOH for a reaction time of 20 min. Biodiesel were analyzed according to ASTM standards and results were within standards limit. Results will helpful to produce third generation algal biodiesel from microalgae Spirulina maxima in an efficient manner. Graphical abstract: Lowest AV with max. esterified oil yield (43%) at 12:1, 1% H2 SO4, 60°C and 400 rpm for 90 min. Max. yield of biodiesel (86.1%) at 9:1, 65°C, 0.75% KOH, and 600 rpm.