Published: 18 Sep. 2024(Updated: 18 Sep. 2024)
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•Eleni-Stavroula Vastaroucha, Nikolaos G. Stoforos, George Aggelis, Seraphim PapanikolaouStudies of polyol production by the yeast Yarrowia lipolytica growing on crude glycerol under stressful conditions
Researchers from the University of Athens have successfully harnessed crude glycerol, a biodiesel by-product, as a substrate for producing valuable compounds like polyols and yeast biomass. Their study highlights the adaptability of wild-type Yarrowia lipolytica strains under low pH, low temperature, and non-aseptic conditions, offering a sustainable approach to bio-based production.