Biodiesel production from microalgae Spirulina maxima by two step process: Optimization of process variable

Lowest AV with max. esterified oil yield (43%) at 12:1, 1% H2SO4, 60°C and 400 rpm for 90 min. Max. yield of biodiesel (86.1%) at 9:1, 65°C, 0.75% KOH, and 600 rpm.174