DIRECT TRANSESTERIFICATION OF ALGAL BIOMASS FOR SYNTHESIS OF FATTY ACID ETHYL ESTERS (FAEE)

摘要

Methods of producing fatty acid ethyl esters (FAEE) using a direct transesterification process are described. The direct transesterification process uses low levels of chemical solvents, acid catalysts, and heating energy to produce the FAEE in a method with increased efficiency in a co-solvent system. The FAEE produced may be used in a variety of products including health, beauty, nutraceutical, and cosmetic products.