BioMicrobialdiesel Production using Microbes in General

This chapter discusses the role of microbes (oleaginous microbes), namely microalgae, bacteria, fungi, or yeast, through the transesterification process used in the production of biodiesel. At present, the most extensively used biofuels are bioethanol and biodiesel. Biodiesel production through a microbial system is consequently receiving growing concentration as sustainable, alternative, and cost-effective. Microbial lipids have the high content of a saponifiable material and a suitable fatty acid profile for biodiesel production. Biodiesel fuel is better than petrodiesel in many characteristics, for instance, it is environmentally friendly, has reduced emissions, improved lubricity, a higher combustion efficiency, renewability, and safer. The physical and chemical properties and characteristics of microbial biodiesel are discussed in this chapter. In addition, it provides complete details about the importance, methods of production, applications, and benefits of microbial biodiesel.