Oleaginous microbes: potential and challenges from waste-to-energy conversion

Document Type

Syllabus

Publication Date

1-1-2022

Abstract

The expedition for renewable and alternative energy sources is a need of the 21st century due to the rapid population growth. Biodiesel is one of the preferred intrants that many researchers, stockholders, legislators, etc., are investing in for satisfying its requirement. Biodiesel production from plant sources has been investigated extensively, but with the increasing populace, there is a food versus fuel debate, which jeopardizes this option. In view of this contextual, biodiesel production microbial sources, viz. oleaginous bacteria, yeasts, fungi, and microalgae are suitable intrants, which can help accomplish the energy demand evading the food versus fuel argument. In this chapter, a comprehensive study of lipid production from numerous microbial sources is discussed, with significant prominence on understanding the lipid accumulation biochemistry with the biosynthesis of fatty acids and triacylglycerides. Also, various biochemical and metabolic approaches were adopted to improve lipid yields.

Identifier

85138410638 (Scopus)

ISBN

[9780323853880, 9780323853873]

Publication Title

Waste to Energy Approaches Towards Zero Waste Interdisciplinary Methods of Controlling Waste

External Full Text Location

https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-323-85387-3.00013-6

First Page

221

Last Page

244

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