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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Main Authors: Danlami, Jibrin Mohammed, Arsad, Agus, Ahmad Zaini, Muhammad Abbas
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author Danlami, Jibrin Mohammed
Arsad, Agus
Ahmad Zaini, Muhammad Abbas
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description 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. Statistical analyses and analysis of variance indicated that the operating conditions are significant factors affecting the yield. For the modeled extraction, yields of 59.8%, 52.3% and 49.9% were determined for optimized average particle sizes and extraction times of 1.30 mm and 2.88 h, 1.26 mm and 2.65 h and 1.25 mm and 2.55 h, respectively. The physicochemical properties of castor bean oils were evaluated. The extracted oils contain refractive indices of 1.4771, 1.4770 and 1.4772, unsaponifiable contents of 0.6, 0.45 and 0.5%, volatile contents of 0.48, 0.55 and 0.28%, free fatty contents of 0.8, 0.3 and 0.27%, phospholipid values of 0.03, 0.05 and 0.03%, peroxide values of 12.4, 3.3 and 3.5 meq O2/kg, iodine values of 85.6, 84.5 and 85.0 g/I2/100 g of oil, saponification values of 174.6, 176.3 and 173.8 mg of KOH/g of oil, acid values of 1.60, 0.60 and 0.53 mg KOH/g, respectively. The analyses indicate that the oil is suitable for use in the oleo-chemicals industry.
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spelling utm.eprints-580302021-12-15T02:30:07Z http://eprints.utm.my/58030/ Characterization and process optimization of castor oil (Ricinus communis L.) extracted by the soxhlet method using polar and non-polar solvents Danlami, Jibrin Mohammed Arsad, Agus Ahmad Zaini, Muhammad Abbas TP Chemical technology 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. Statistical analyses and analysis of variance indicated that the operating conditions are significant factors affecting the yield. For the modeled extraction, yields of 59.8%, 52.3% and 49.9% were determined for optimized average particle sizes and extraction times of 1.30 mm and 2.88 h, 1.26 mm and 2.65 h and 1.25 mm and 2.55 h, respectively. The physicochemical properties of castor bean oils were evaluated. The extracted oils contain refractive indices of 1.4771, 1.4770 and 1.4772, unsaponifiable contents of 0.6, 0.45 and 0.5%, volatile contents of 0.48, 0.55 and 0.28%, free fatty contents of 0.8, 0.3 and 0.27%, phospholipid values of 0.03, 0.05 and 0.03%, peroxide values of 12.4, 3.3 and 3.5 meq O2/kg, iodine values of 85.6, 84.5 and 85.0 g/I2/100 g of oil, saponification values of 174.6, 176.3 and 173.8 mg of KOH/g of oil, acid values of 1.60, 0.60 and 0.53 mg KOH/g, respectively. The analyses indicate that the oil is suitable for use in the oleo-chemicals industry. Elsevier Ltd. 2015 Article PeerReviewed Danlami, Jibrin Mohammed and Arsad, Agus and Ahmad Zaini, Muhammad Abbas (2015) Characterization and process optimization of castor oil (Ricinus communis L.) extracted by the soxhlet method using polar and non-polar solvents. Journal Of The Taiwan Institute Of Chemical Engineers, 47 . pp. 99-194. ISSN 1876-1070 http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jtice.2014.10.012 DOI:10.1016/j.jtice.2014.10.012
spellingShingle TP Chemical technology
Danlami, Jibrin Mohammed
Arsad, Agus
Ahmad Zaini, Muhammad Abbas
Characterization and process optimization of castor oil (Ricinus communis L.) extracted by the soxhlet method using polar and non-polar solvents
title Characterization and process optimization of castor oil (Ricinus communis L.) extracted by the soxhlet method using polar and non-polar solvents
title_full Characterization and process optimization of castor oil (Ricinus communis L.) extracted by the soxhlet method using polar and non-polar solvents
title_fullStr Characterization and process optimization of castor oil (Ricinus communis L.) extracted by the soxhlet method using polar and non-polar solvents
title_full_unstemmed Characterization and process optimization of castor oil (Ricinus communis L.) extracted by the soxhlet method using polar and non-polar solvents
title_short Characterization and process optimization of castor oil (Ricinus communis L.) extracted by the soxhlet method using polar and non-polar solvents
title_sort characterization and process optimization of castor oil ricinus communis l extracted by the soxhlet method using polar and non polar solvents
topic TP Chemical technology
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