The invention discloses a magnetic whole-
cell catalyst, a preparation method and a method for producing
biodiesel. The preparation method includes the steps that firstly,
pseudomonas mendocina cells are cultured and collected; secondly, SiO2-Fe3O4 nanoparticles are taken and added into a
sodium alginate solution, the bacterial cells obtained in the first step are added after uniform stirring, and a
mixed solution is obtained after uniform mixing; thirdly, the
mixed solution is added into a sterile CaCl2
aqueous solution drop by drop under the stirring condition, still standing is carried out, magnetic microspheres are attracted out through a
magnet and cleaned, and the magnetic whole-
cell catalyst is obtained. The particle
diameter of the prepared magnetic whole-
cell catalyst is 2-6 mm,
biological activity is high, and stability is good. In a
biodiesel preparation
reaction system, the magnetic whole-cell catalyst can be directly separated and extracted through the
magnet and repeatedly used. The catalyst is easy to recycle, stable, easy to operate, moderate in condition, high in adaptability and safety and capable of reducing production cost of the
biodiesel.