A Review on Insights for Green Production of Unconventional Protein and Energy Sources Derived from the Larval Biomass of Black Soldier Fly

Sabrina Hasnol; Kunlanan Kiatkittipong; Worapon Kiatkittipong; Chung Yiin Wong; Cheng Seong Khe; Man Kee Lam; Pau Loke Show; Wen Da Oh; Thiam Leng Chew; Jun Wei Lim

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LAPSE:2020.0791

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LAPSE:2020.0791

A Review on Insights for Green Production of Unconventional Protein and Energy Sources Derived from the Larval Biomass of Black Soldier Fly

Sabrina Hasnol, Kunlanan Kiatkittipong, Worapon Kiatkittipong, Chung Yiin Wong, Cheng Seong Khe, Man Kee Lam, Pau Loke Show, Wen Da Oh, Thiam Leng Chew, Jun Wei Lim

July 2, 2020

The purpose of this review is to reveal the lipid and protein contents in black soldier fly larvae (BSFL) for the sustainable production of protein and energy sources. It has been observed from studies in the literature that the larval lipid and protein contents vary with the rearing conditions as well as the downstream processing employed. The homogenous, heterogenous and microbial-treated substrates via fermentation are used to rear BSFL and are compared in this review for the simultaneous production of larval protein and biodiesel. Moreover, the best moisture content and the aeration rate of larval feeding substrates are also reported in this review to enhance the growth of BSFL. As the downstream process after harvesting starts with larval inactivation, various related methods have also been reviewed in relation to its impact on the quality/quantity of larval protein and lipids. Subsequently, the other downstream processes, namely, extraction and transesterification to biodiesel, are finally epitomized from the literature to provide a comprehensive review for the production of unconventional protein and lipid sources from BSFL feedstock. Incontrovertibly, the review accentuates the great potential use of BSFL biomass as a green source of protein and lipids for energy production in the form of biodiesel. The traditional protein and energy sources, preponderantly fishmeal, are unsustainable naturally, pressingly calling for immediate substitutions to cater for the rising demands. Accordingly, this review stresses the benefits of using BSFL biomass in detailing its production from upstream all the way to downstream processes which are green and economical at the same time.

Record ID

LAPSE:2020.0791

Keywords

biodiesel, black soldier fly larvae, lipid, protein, substrate, transesterification

Subject

Food & Agricultural Processes

Suggested Citation

Hasnol S, Kiatkittipong K, Kiatkittipong W, Wong CY, Khe CS, Lam MK, Show PL, Oh WD, Chew TL, Lim JW. A Review on Insights for Green Production of Unconventional Protein and Energy Sources Derived from the Larval Biomass of Black Soldier Fly. (2020). LAPSE:2020.0791

Author Affiliations

Hasnol S: Department of Fundamental and Applied Sciences, HICoE-Centre for Biofuel and Biochemical Research, Institute of Self-Sustainable Building, Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS, Seri Iskandar 32610, Perak Darul Ridzuan, Malaysia
Kiatkittipong K: Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, King Mongkut’s Institute of Technology Ladkrabang, Bangkok 10520, Thailand [ORCID]
Kiatkittipong W: Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Industrial Technology, Silpakorn University, Nakhon Pathom 73000, Thailand [ORCID]
Wong CY: Department of Fundamental and Applied Sciences, HICoE-Centre for Biofuel and Biochemical Research, Institute of Self-Sustainable Building, Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS, Seri Iskandar 32610, Perak Darul Ridzuan, Malaysia
Khe CS: Department of Fundamental and Applied Sciences, Centre of Innovative Nanostructures and Nanodevices (COINN), Institute of Autonomous Systems, Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS, Seri Iskandar 32610, Perak Darul Ridzuan, Malaysia
Lam MK: Department of Chemical Engineering, HICoE-Centre for Biofuel and Biochemical Research, Institute of Self-Sustainable Building, Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS, Seri Iskandar 32610, Perak Darul Ridzuan, Malaysia
Show PL: Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, University of Nottingham Malaysia, Broga Road, Semenyih 43500, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia
Oh WD: School of Chemical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Penang 11800, Malaysia
Chew TL: Department of Chemical Engineering, CO2 Research Centre (COSRES), Institute of Contaminant Management, Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS, Seri Iskandar 32610, Perak Darul Ridzuan, Malaysia [ORCID]
Lim JW: Department of Fundamental and Applied Sciences, HICoE-Centre for Biofuel and Biochemical Research, Institute of Self-Sustainable Building, Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS, Seri Iskandar 32610, Perak Darul Ridzuan, Malaysia [ORCID]

Journal Name

Processes

Volume

8

Issue

5

Article Number

E523

Year

2020

Publication Date

2020-04-28