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Lipid Extraction Technologies

  • Harbin Institute of Technology Shenzhen
  • Institut national de la recherche scientifique
  • Université du Quebec
  • European Academy of Sciences and Arts
  • University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingChapterpeer-review

Abstract

Biodiesel is converted from oils or fats contained in plants seeds, microorganisms, or animals. Therefore, extraction of the oils and fats from oil-bearing materials is an essential step of biodiesel production. This chapter reviews the technologies of oil extraction and discusses their advantages and disadvantages. Physical extraction breaks the cells to release the lipid by providing force, whereas chemical extraction uses solvent to pull lipids out of cells. Each of the methods has its advantages and disadvantages. Physical methods are clean but have low lipid extraction efficiency and high energy consumption. Chemical extraction has a high possibility of contamination of the lipid because of the presence of residual solvents when toxic organic compounds are used. The pressure generated by the driving force is the main factor in extraction efficiency because it is the main cause of cell disruption.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationBiodiesel Production
Subtitle of host publicationTechnologies, Challenges, and Future Prospects
PublisherAmerican Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)
Pages359-381
Number of pages23
ISBN (Electronic)9780784482285
ISBN (Print)9780784415344
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Jan 2019
Externally publishedYes

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 7 - Affordable and Clean Energy
    SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy

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