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How is microalgae oil extracted?
In the microalgae industry, the extraction of microalgae oil is an important process because it involves high energy consumption and high cost. At present, the main microalgae oil extraction methods are mechanical pressing [ 25 ], supercritical fluid extraction [ 27 ], enzyme extraction [ 43 ], and organic solvent extraction [ 7 ].
How to extract oil from algae?
The steps involved in the extraction of oil from the cells are rupturing the cell wall and separating the oil from the biomass. Then the oil is purified or upgraded to remove the impurities. Table 6.1 show the different methods used for extraction of oil. Table 6.1 Methods used for extraction of oil from algae
How to extract oil from algae Spirogyra?
Conclusion The extraction of oil from the algae Spirogyra was carried out using the (Solid –liquid) solvent extraction method using Soxhlet apparatus. From the experimental results obtained, the size factor considered for the oil extraction showed that finer the size of algae, more the contact between solvent producing high amount of oil content.
What apparatus is used to extract oil from algae?
In the present research, the apparatus used for the extraction of oil from the algae was Soxhlet apparatus. This apparatus is commonly used for extraction of compound when the solubility level in solvent is low, and the impurities getting immiscible with the solvent. The layout of the Soxhlet extractor apparatus is shown in the Fig. 5.