Table 2 Biodiesel properties produced by Meyerozyma caribbica SSA1654 in comparison with those of olive oil and the international biodiesel standard EN 14,214
Biodiesel properties | M. caribbica SSA1654 | Olive oil | EN 14214 |
|---|---|---|---|
Long chain saturated factor (%, wt) | 3.34 | 4.2 | Not specified |
Kinematic viscosity (mm2/s) | 3.98 | 4.5 | 3.5–5.0 |
Iodine value (gI2/100 g) | 92.37 | 84.0 | ≤ 120 |
Cetane number | 52.32 | 57.0 | ≥ 51 |
Saponification value (mg KOH) | 199.4 | Not determined | Not specified |
Linolenic acid (C18:3) | 4.07 | 0.6 | ≤ 12 |
Degree of unsaturation (%, wt) | 95.85 | 92.7 | Not specified |
Density (g/cm3) | 0.88 | Not specified | 0.86–0.9 |
Oxidation stability (h) | 8.3 | 3.3 | ≥ 6 |