Authors :
Adeosun N O; Olanrewaju A O; Madaki S.D; Ugboh E.
Volume/Issue :
Volume 9 - 2024, Issue 3 - March
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DOI :
https://doi.org/10.38124/ijisrt/IJISRT24MAR1377
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Abstract :
A technically and financially viable solution to
the numerous issues associated with fuel scarcity and high
cost is biodiesel. Algae biofuels represent a highly
promising alternative approach to energy generation.
Microalgae have been proposed as a viable alternative for
fuel production due to high oil content in their cells,
making them suited for development as a material source
for biodiesel manufacturing. This study used dry green
algae mass (Chlorophyceae) that was grounded into a
smooth powder which was obtained from Delta state. A
total of 100g of powder were measured.
Algae oil extraction was done using lipid extraction.
Additionally, acid esterification was the first step in the
characterization of biodiesel. Using a standard solution of
1.0M NaOH solution, the acid value of the reaction
mixture was measured using a standard acid base titration
method. The results showed that the acid value was
0.280%, the iodine value was 128.592 mg/l, the specific
gravity was 0.8103, the density was 0.8099 g/ml, the
refractive index was read off as 1.41, the cloud points were
-50C, the smokes were 2440C, and the flashes were likewise
288oC.
Using USA-based Buck Scientific M530, the analysis
method employed was FTIR, and FTIR spectra were co-
added at 32 scans with a resolution of 4 cm-1
. The spectra
were collected at frequency areas of 4,000 – 600 cm-1
.
Transmitter values representing FTIR spectra were
shown. Trans esterification is the technique used to turn
algae oil into biodiesel. This was carried out in a round-
bottom flask with a magnetic stirrer and condenser using
catalyst that was supplied (three percent weight of the oil).
Curves that are analytical were created. The
determination of the diglycerides and triglycerides was
made possible by the analytical curves from diolein and
triolein. After the product was dried at 800C in a vacuum
evaporator, a clear and pure biodiesel was obtained.
A technically and financially viable solution to
the numerous issues associated with fuel scarcity and high
cost is biodiesel. Algae biofuels represent a highly
promising alternative approach to energy generation.
Microalgae have been proposed as a viable alternative for
fuel production due to high oil content in their cells,
making them suited for development as a material source
for biodiesel manufacturing. This study used dry green
algae mass (Chlorophyceae) that was grounded into a
smooth powder which was obtained from Delta state. A
total of 100g of powder were measured.
Algae oil extraction was done using lipid extraction.
Additionally, acid esterification was the first step in the
characterization of biodiesel. Using a standard solution of
1.0M NaOH solution, the acid value of the reaction
mixture was measured using a standard acid base titration
method. The results showed that the acid value was
0.280%, the iodine value was 128.592 mg/l, the specific
gravity was 0.8103, the density was 0.8099 g/ml, the
refractive index was read off as 1.41, the cloud points were
-50C, the smokes were 2440C, and the flashes were likewise
288oC.
Using USA-based Buck Scientific M530, the analysis
method employed was FTIR, and FTIR spectra were co-
added at 32 scans with a resolution of 4 cm-1
. The spectra
were collected at frequency areas of 4,000 – 600 cm-1
.
Transmitter values representing FTIR spectra were
shown. Trans esterification is the technique used to turn
algae oil into biodiesel. This was carried out in a round-
bottom flask with a magnetic stirrer and condenser using
catalyst that was supplied (three percent weight of the oil).
Curves that are analytical were created. The
determination of the diglycerides and triglycerides was
made possible by the analytical curves from diolein and
triolein. After the product was dried at 800C in a vacuum
evaporator, a clear and pure biodiesel was obtained.
