Production of algal biodiesel from marine macroalgae Enteromorpha compressa by two step process: Optimization and kinetic study

- Enteromorpha compressa is a potential source which has been used for first time.
- Maximum yield of ME 90.6% was achieved by acid-base catalyze transesterification.
- The reaction parameters were optimized and kinetic study was performed in detail.
- The activation energy was obtained as 73,154.89 J/mol.
- Algal biodiesel was characterized and it was within the limits of ASTM standards.