The production of fatty acids with biofuel potential by Yarrowia lipolytica from glucose

Microbial lipids have a capacity to use in biofuels, pharmaceutical and nutrition industries. The production and application of these lipids are increasing in compare with vegetable oils. The production of microbial lipid by Yarrowia lipolytica CBS6303 from glucose and investigation of its fatty acids profile to determine its biofuel potential were the aims of this study. Maximum lipid production and dry weight were obtained 1.42 and 7 g/L after three days, respectively. The produced lipid by Y. lipolytica from glucose contains fatty acids that can be used as biofuel like oleic acid (34.71%), linoleic acid (19.45%), palmitic acid (17.05%), stearic acid (6.12%) and myristic acid (0.82%).