I want to extract oil from algae powder for biodiesel production. I tried by different methods l but didnt get success. so please tell me any authentic method for oil extraction from algae oil.
There are various methods available for oil extraction from algae. However, you may choose one depending upon the availability of chemicals and resources at your lab.
Hope the attached research reviews will help you to shortlist a method.
Article Extraction of oil from microalgae for biodiesel production: A review
Solvent extraction is an alternative. Hansen's solubility parameters (HSPs) should be determined experimentally and good solvents should be chosen with this methodology.
Article Determination of the Hansen solubility parameters and the Ha...