Characterization and process optimization of castor oil (Ricinus communis L.) extracted by the soxhlet method using polar and non-polar solvents
Two operating solvent extraction conditions, i.e. average particle size and extraction time, were optimized by a response surface method using Box–Behnken design to obtain high oil yields. The extraction was conducted by the soxhlet method using ethanol, n-hexane and petroleum ether as solvents. Sta...
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Elsevier Ltd.
2015
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