How can lipids be extracted from micro-algae?

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lanre · Answer

There are many methods by which lipid can be extracted from micro-algae. These methods include: 1 Expeller / Press 2. Solvent oil extraction 3. Supercritical Fluid extraction For detail explanation, check the link below. http://www.mybiofuels.net/MA_Extraction.htm

kayne · Answer

hey thanks @lanre ... you have anything else on phytoplankton and/or biofuels, and purification and identification of the different classes of lipids?

lanre · Answer

Sorry, I dont have now but when I get i will let you know.

kayne · Answer

Thanks.. That's really sweet of you. That'd be of great help actually.. I'll have to study the oil content of phytoplankton in the upcoming months.. so if you come across anything, please lemme know. :)