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Biocatalysis: Towards ever greener biodiesel production

Robles-Medina, A., González-Moreno, P.A., Esteban-Cerdán, L., Molina-Grima, E.·2009·Biotechnology Advances

Abstract

The cost of lipases and the relatively slower reaction rate remain as the major obstacles for enzymatic production of biodiesel as opposed to the conventional chemical processes. This paper reviews the starting oils usually employed in biodiesel production, the processes for transforming them to biodiesel placing particular emphasis on enzymatic transesterification. The pros and cons of the lipase-based process, the key operational variables and the technological alternatives for attenuating lipase deactivation are also discussed. Finally, suggestions are made for future studies, paying particular attention to the use of whole cell immobilization in the production process, as this methodology may reduce both the cost of the biocatalyst and dependence on lipase manufacturers.

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Authors
Robles-Medina, A., González-Moreno, P. A., Esteban-Cerdán, L., & Molina-Grima, E.
Affiliations
University of Almería (ES)
Venue
Biotechnology Advances
Publisher
Elsevier BV
Published
2009-07
Volume
27
Issue
4
Pages
398-408
ISSN
0734-9750 (ISSN-L)
OpenAlex
W1978533185
Cited by
454
References
87
Citations by year
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FWCI
2.29
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • Biotechnology Advances (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Life Sciences › Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology › Molecular Biology › Enzyme Catalysis and Immobilization
  • Physical Sciences › Engineering › Biomedical Engineering › Biodiesel Production and Applications
  • Life Sciences › Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology › Biotechnology › Enzyme Production and Characterization
Keywords
biodiesel production, enzymatic transesterification, lipase, whole-cell immobilization, green chemistry
MeSH terms
Energy-Generating Resources, Enzymes, Immobilized, Equipment Design, Esterification, Hydrogen-Ion Concentration, Lipase, Plant Oils, Cells, Immobilized, Biocatalysis, Green Chemistry Technology

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