Fatty acid profile and fuel-derived physico-chemical properties of biodiesel obtained from an indigenous green microalga, Desmodesmus sp. (I-AU1), as potential source of renewable lipid and high quality biodiesel

Arguelles, Eldrin De Los Reyes; Laurena, Antonio C.; Monsalud, Rosario G.; Martinez-Goss, Milagrosa R.

doi:10.1007/s10811-017-1264-6

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“…The viscosity, ignition quality, oxidative stability, and cold flow of biodiesel are largely affected by the structure of component fatty acid esters ( Arguelles et al, 2018 ). Therefore, it is important to develop a microalgal species with a suitable lipid composition for microalgae-based biodiesel production.…”

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“…Microalgal fatty acid profiling of biodiesel obtained from Desmodesmus sp. I-AU1 contains a total SFA methyl ester content of 31.0%, while the total MUFA C18:1 content is 25.6% ( Arguelles et al, 2018 ). The SFA and MUFA percentage composition of the microalga was 56.7%, which is high relative to related studies ( Arguelles et al, 2018 ).…”

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“…I-AU1 contains a total SFA methyl ester content of 31.0%, while the total MUFA C18:1 content is 25.6% ( Arguelles et al, 2018 ). The SFA and MUFA percentage composition of the microalga was 56.7%, which is high relative to related studies ( Arguelles et al, 2018 ). The fatty acid content of microalgal biomasses in OPRs 1 and 3 mainly comprised SFAs and MUFAs (67.3 and 64.8%, respectively), which are suitable for biodiesel production.…”

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“…On the one hand, oils containing MUFAs are prone to solidification at low temperature; on the other hand, oils rich in PUFAs have good cold-flow properties but are vulnerable to oxidation. This has an adverse effect on fuel conservation and combustion ( Arguelles et al, 2018 ). The total mean percentages of SFAs and MUFAs and of SFAs and PUFAs for the total biomass were 67.3 and 64.7%, respectively, and 67.6 and 68.4%, respectively ( Fig.…”

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Assessment of biomass potentials of microalgal communities in open pond raceways using mass cultivation

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Metagenome studies have provided us with insights into the complex interactions of microorganisms with their environments and hosts. Few studies have focused on microalgae-associated metagenomes, and no study has addressed aquatic microalgae and their bacterial communities in open pond raceways (OPRs). This study explored the possibility of using microalgal biomasses from OPRs for biodiesel and biofertilizer production. The fatty acid profiles of the biomasses and the physical and chemical properties of derived fuels were evaluated. In addition, the phenotype-based environmental adaptation ability of soybean plants was assessed. The growth rate, biomass, and lipid productivity of microalgae were also examined during mass cultivation from April to November 2017. Metagenomics analysis using MiSeq identified ∼127 eukaryotic phylotypes following mass cultivation with (OPR 1) or without (OPR 3) a semitransparent film. Of these, ∼80 phylotypes were found in both OPRs, while 23 and 24 phylotypes were identified in OPRs 1 and 3, respectively. The phylotypes belonged to various genera, such as Desmodesmus, Pseudopediastrum, Tetradesmus, and Chlorella, of which, the dominant microalgal species was Desmodesmus sp. On average, OPRs 1 and 3 produced ∼8.6 and 9.9 g m−2 d−1 (0.307 and 0.309 DW L−1) of total biomass, respectively, of which 14.0 and 13.3 wt% respectively, was lipid content. Fatty acid profiling revealed that total saturated fatty acids (mainly C16:0) of biodiesel obtained from the microalgal biomasses in OPRs 1 and 3 were 34.93% and 32.85%, respectively; total monounsaturated fatty acids (C16:1 and C18:1) were 32.40% and 31.64%, respectively; and polyunsaturated fatty acids (including C18:3) were 32.68% and 35.50%, respectively. Fuel properties determined by empirical equations were within the limits of biodiesel standards ASTM D6751 and EN 14214. Culture solutions with or without microalgal biomasses enhanced the environmental adaptation ability of soybean plants, increasing their seed production. Therefore, microalgal biomass produced through mass cultivation is excellent feedstock for producing high-quality biodiesel and biofertilizer.

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“…The viscosity, ignition quality, oxidative stability, and cold flow of biodiesel are largely affected by the structure of component fatty acid esters (Arguelles et al, 2018). Therefore, it is important to develop a microalgal species with a suitable lipid composition for microalgae-based biodiesel…”

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Metagenome studies have provided us with insight into the complex interactions of microorganisms with their environments and hosts. Few studies have focused on microalgae-associated metagenomes, and no study has addressed aquatic microalgae and their bacterial communities in open pond raceways (OPRs). This study explored the possibility of using microalgal biomasses from OPRs for biodiesel and biofertilizer production. The fatty acid profiles of the biomasses and the physical and chemical properties of derived fuels were evaluated. In addition, the phenotype-based environmental adaptation ability of soybean plants was assessed. The growth rate, biomass, and lipid productivity of microalgae were also examined during mass cultivation from April to November 2017. Metagenomics analysis using MiSeq identified ~127 eukaryotic phylotypes following mass cultivation with (OPR 1) or without (OPR 3) a semitransparent film. Of these, ~80 phylotypes were found in both OPRs, while 23 and 24 phylotypes were identified in OPRs 1 and 3, respectively. The phylotypes belonged to various genera, such as Desmodesmus, Pseudopediastrum, Tetradesmus, and Chlorella, of which, the dominant microalgal species was Desmodesmus sp.. On average, OPRs 1 and 3 produced ~8.6 and 9.9 g•m-2 •d-1 (0.307 and 0.309 DW•L-1) of total biomass, respectively, of which 14.0 and 13.3 wt% respectively, was lipid content. Fatty acid profiling revealed that total saturated fatty acids (mainly C16:0) of biodiesel obtained from the microalgal biomasses in OPRs 1 and 3 were 34.93% and 32.85%, respectively; total monounsaturated fatty acids (C16:1 and C18:1) were 32.40% and 31.64%, respectively; and polyunsaturated fatty acids (including C18:3) were 32.68% and 35.50%, respectively. Fuel properties determined by empirical equations were within the limits of biodiesel standards ASTM D6751 and EN 14214. Culture solutions with or without microalgal biomasses enhanced

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Biorefinery approach to stimulate astaxanthin and biofuel generation in microalga Haematococcus pluvialis under different light irradiance

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Fatty acid profile and fuel-derived physico-chemical properties of biodiesel obtained from an indigenous green microalga, Desmodesmus sp. (I-AU1), as potential source of renewable lipid and high quality biodiesel

Cited by 40 publications

References 26 publications

Assessment of biomass potentials of microalgal communities in open pond raceways using mass cultivation

Assessment of biomass potentials of microalgal communities in open pond raceways using mass cultivation

Peer Review #1 of "Assessment of biomass potentials of microalgal communities in open pond raceways using mass cultivation (v0.2)"

Biorefinery approach to stimulate astaxanthin and biofuel generation in microalga Haematococcus pluvialis under different light irradiance

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