Analysis and Characterization of Algal Oil by Using Different Chromatographic Techniques for the Higher Production of Biodiesel from Scenedesmus Dimorphus Algal Species

Abstract

A constant rising worldwide demand of motor and power generation fuels, together with environmental concerns in terms of Green House Gases (GHG), has motivated the scientists and technologists to think about various alternate sources of energy [1]. With the increasing amount of waste originating from human activities comes the negative impact on the environment and in particular the water quality. Waste streams, which are rich in car-bon, nitrogen and other minerals, have potential for use as a substrate for microalgae cultivation [2,3]. Biodiesel is derived from the transesterification of mono-, diand tri-acyl-glycerides (TAGs) and the esterification of free fatty acids (FFAs) that occur naturally in biological lipids, such as animal fats and plant oils. As a result, biodiesel has the potential to be a carbon neutral fuel [4-6].