Recent Advances in Feedstock and Lipase Research and Development towards Commercialization of Enzymatic Biodiesel

Processes

Lew Christopher¹  Bhushan Bhusare²  Rutuja Patankar²  Vasudeo Zambare³ 

[1] Biorefining World LLC, Rapid City, SD 57702, USA;Department of Life Science, School of Science, Sandip University, Nashik 422213, India;Research and Development Department, Om Biotechnologies, Nashik 422011, India;

关键词: biodiesel;    feedstock;    lipase;    transesterification;    commercialization;   

DOI  :  10.3390/pr9101743

来源: DOAJ

【 摘 要 】

Biodiesel is a biodegradable, renewable, and carbon-neutral alternative to petroleum diesel that can contribute to the global effort of minimizing the use of fossil fuels and meeting the ever-growing energy demands and stringent environmental constraints. The aim of this work was to (1) review the recent progress in feedstock development, including first, second, third, and fourth-generation feedstocks for biodiesel production; (2) discuss recent progress in lipase research and development as one of the key factors for establishing a cost-competitive biodiesel process in terms of enzyme sources, properties, immobilization, and transesterification efficiency; and (3) provide an update of the current challenges and opportunities for biodiesel commercialization from techno-economic and social perspectives. Related biodiesel producers, markets, challenges, and opportunities for biodiesel commercialization, including environmental considerations, are critically discussed.

【 授权许可】

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