Bioconversion of crude glycerol to microbial lipid using a robust oleaginous yeast Rhodosporidium toruloides ATCC 10788 capable of growing in the presence of impurities
Crude glycerol from biodiesel industry characterized. R. toruloides ATCC 10788 grew better in crude glycerol even in presence of methanol. Inhibition by methanol overshadowed by growth on other impurities. Characterization of produced lipid and its suitability for biodiesel production.