The feasibility of biodiesel production from microalgae as third generation biodiesel feedstock was studied
in the present investigation. The studies were conducted to evaluate the growth patterns of the algae
species i.e. Spirulina, Chlorella and pond water algae. The oil was extracted from the algae biomass and
then transesterified. Simultaneous extraction and transesterification were also studied using different
solvents. Maximum biodiesel yield was obtained using simultaneous extraction and transesterification
using hexane as a solvent. The systematic characterization of algae biomass, algae oil and algae biodiesel
was carried out to establish the potential of microalgae for biodiesel production