Production of Biodiesel from Algae

This project investigates biodiesel production using the fresh algae collected from the pond and washed with fresh water 5-6 times. Then the algae is identified by microscopic examination and the species was identified as Chaetophorales. The algae were ground with n-hexane, methanol, an n caustic soda and incubated in the mixture for 24 hrs. After the algal biomass was removed from the separating funnel and collected the oil, the oil was burnt as a confirmation i.e. biodiesel. The TLC test confirmed the extracted oil as biodiesel. In the present work, the key concentration is directed towards producing renewable biofuels from algal biomass. This research highlights the potential of algae as a sustainable feedstock for biodiesel production, paving the way for scalable applications that can significantly reduce reliance on fossil fuels while promoting ecological balance. Biodiesel is more environmentally friendly than diesel, reducing greenhouse gas emissions by up to 86%. Biodiesel is also non-toxic and biodegradable.