Modern Techniques and Solvents for the Extraction of Microbial Oils

• Main Authors: Meullemiestre, Alice (Author), Breil, Cassandra (Author), Abert-Vian, Maryline (Author), Chemat, Farid (Author)
• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2015.
• Edition: 1st ed. 2015.
• Series: SpringerBriefs in Molecular Science,
• Subjects: Chemistry.; Renewable energy resources.; Analytical chemistry.; Electrochemistry.; Chemical engineering.; Renewable energy sources.; Alternate energy sources.; Green energy industries.; Industrial Chemistry/Chemical Engineering.; Analytical Chemistry.; Renewable and Green Energy.

A valuable reference presenting many processes that facilitate lipid extraction from micro-organisms. Amongst the techniques included are Folch, Bligh and Dyer methods, and the Soxhlet technique as well as intensified green processes (ultrasound, microwave, supercritical fluid extraction, agro-solve...

Table of Contents:

• Microorganisms: Source of High Value Added Compounds
• Analytical Methodology for Lipid Extraction and Quantification from Oleaginous Microorganisms
• Extraction Processes of Microbial Lipids
• Conclusion.