Liquid lipase preparations designed for industrial production of biodiesel. Is it really an optimal solution?

Abstract There are growing demands by the biodiesel companies to get cheap lipase formulation, preferably in liquid forms, which can give an answer their needs. Thus, many commercial or home-produced enzymes being used this process free form. Among these enzymes, Eversa is a formulation derived from Thermomyces lanuginosus designed for enzymatic production. The potential of promising enzyme hereby reported. However, specificity lipases problem That way concept optimal production not appropriate, preferable use combi-lipases, using as component mixture. application through transesterification, esterification and hydroesterification oils fats with different fatty acids content thoroughly discussed. Finally, even though was launched be biocatalyst biodiesel, work will discuss how immobilization strategies enhances its performance. is, properly immobilized may more expensive, but it have some advantages that overcome drawback.