Research Article

In Situ Transesterification of Spirulina Microalgae to Produce Biodiesel Using Microwave Irradiation

Table 4

Fatty acid content in Spirulina microalgae biodiesel.

No.Fatty acidStructureReference values (%)

1Undecanoic acid0.88
2Lauric acid0.64
3Myristic acid1.15
4Palmitic acid30.83
5Methyl heptadecanoate0.43
6Stearic acid0.89
7Oleic acid (omega 9)0.96
8Linoleic acid (omega 6)43.83
9Linolenic acid (omega 3)19.41
10Arachidic acid0.98