Immobilized lipase from potential lipolytic microbes for catalyzing biodiesel production using palm oil as feedstock

• Main Authors: Pakorn Winayanuwattikun, Chutima Kaewpiboon, Kingkaew Piriyakananon, Warawut Chulalaksananukul, Tikamporn Yongvanich, Jisnuson Svasti
• Other Authors: Chulalongkorn University
• Format: Article
• Published: 2018
• Subjects: Agricultural and Biological Sciences; Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology; Immunology and Microbiology
• Online Access: https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/123456789/11359
• Institution: Mahidol University

Biodiesel has been regarded as a biodegradable and non-polluting fuel. Enzymatic transesterification reaction for manufacturing biodiesel from vegetable oils with alcohol is an attractive approach. However, the cost of enzyme remains a barrier for its industrial implementation. The aim of this resea...