Controlled crushing device-intensified direct biodiesel production of Black Soldier Fly larvae

Insect larvae contain sufficient oil comparable with oleaginous biomass, and hence have potency as alternative biodiesel resources. The direct transesterification of Black Soldier Fly (BSF) larvae have conducted using a controllable crushing device (CCD) and a homogeneous base as a catalyst. The eff...

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Published in:	Heliyon Vol. 9; no. 6; p. e16402
Main Authors:	Sitepu, Eko K., Perangin-angin, Sabarmin, Ginting, Gloria J., Machmudah, Siti, Sari, Rodiah N., Tarigan, Juliati Br
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	England Elsevier Ltd 01-06-2023 Elsevier
Subjects:	Biodiesel In situ transesterification Insect larvae Room temperature In situ transesterification Insect larvae Biodiesel Room temperature
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Summary:	Insect larvae contain sufficient oil comparable with oleaginous biomass, and hence have potency as alternative biodiesel resources. The direct transesterification of Black Soldier Fly (BSF) larvae have conducted using a controllable crushing device (CCD) and a homogeneous base as a catalyst. The effect of catalyst concentration (wt.%), ratio BSF larvae to methanol (wt./v), reaction time (min) and rotational speed (rpm) on biodiesel conversion was determined. The maximum conversion of 93.8% was achieved at room temperature after 20 min of reaction time and ratio larvae to methanol of 1:2 (wt./v), catalyst concentration of 7 wt% and rotational speed of 3000 rpm. In addition, the green metrics calculation showed that this method produces less waste and uses less solvent. Some of the BSF-biodiesel properties meet the biodiesel standard. The CCD-intensified the DT of BSF larvae is a promising alternative for green and energy-saved biodiesel production.
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ISSN:	2405-8440 2405-8440
DOI:	10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e16402