title: Enzymatic reactors for biodiesel synthesis: Present status and future prospects.
abstract: Lipases are being extensively researched for the production of biodiesel as a "silver bullet" in order to avoid the drawbacks of the traditional alkaline transesterification. In this review, we analyzed the main factors involved in the enzymatic synthesis of biodiesel, focusing in the choice of the immobilization protocol, and the parameters involved in the choice and configuration of the reactors. An extensive discussion is presented about the advantages and disadvantages of each type of reactor and their mode of operation. The current scenario of the market for enzymatic biodiesel and some future prospects and necessary developments are also briefly presented.
authors: Biotechnology, Bioprocess, and Biocatalysis Group, Food Science and Technology Institute, Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, Av. Bento Gonçalves 9500, PO Box 15090, ZC 91501-970 Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil.
authors: Jakeline Kathiele
authors: JK
authors: Poppe
authors: Departamento de Biocatalisis, ICP-CSIC, Campus UAM-CSIC, Cantoblanco, 28049 Madrid, Spain.
authors: Roberto
authors: R
authors: Fernandez-Lafuente
authors: Biotechnology, Bioprocess, and Biocatalysis Group, Food Science and Technology Institute, Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, Av. Bento Gonçalves 9500, PO Box 15090, ZC 91501-970 Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil. Electronic address: rafaelcrodrigues@ufrgs.br.
authors: Rafael C
authors: RC
authors: Rodrigues
authors: Biotechnology, Bioprocess, and Biocatalysis Group, Food Science and Technology Institute, Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, Av. Bento Gonçalves 9500, PO Box 15090, ZC 91501-970 Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil. Electronic address: mazayub@ufrgs.br.
authors: Marco Antônio Záchia
authors: MA
authors: Ayub
mesh_terms: D056804:Biofuels; D019149:Bioreactors; D004800:Enzymes, Immobilized; D008049:Lipase
chemical_list: D056804:Biofuels; D004800:Enzymes, Immobilized; D008049:Lipase
keywords: Batch reactor; Biodiesel; Continuous reactor; Enzyme immobilization; Lipases