This study investigates Trichosanthes tricuspidata seeds as a potential novel source for bio-oil production. Employing a Soxhlet extractor, the research delves into the presence of fatty acids in oil extracted using various solvents. The primary aim is to optimize the extraction process to maximize bio-oil yield, examining factors such as extraction time and seed particle size. Initial experiments encompass a diverse range of particle sizes and extraction durations. Subsequently, to refine the process, a fixed particle size is utilized alongside different solvents. The study identifies the optimal extraction process as a 3h extraction time with a particle size of 0.55 mm, employing isopropyl alcohol as the solvent, resulting in a bio-oil extraction rate of 20% (w/w). The significance of this research lies in introducing a fresh approach to bio-oil production from an untapped plant source. By enhancing the extraction process from Trichosanthes tricuspidata seeds, this study contributes to the advancement of sustainable and economically viable bio-oil production methods. Furthermore, the study employs analytical techniques to comprehend the composition of the extracted bio-oil.
Author(s) Details:
V. Mansa Devi,
Department of Applied Science and Technology, A.C. Tech, Anna
University, Chennai, 600025, India.
M. Dharmendira Kumar
Department of Applied Science and Technology, A.C. Tech, Anna University,
Chennai, 600025, India.
R. Sridhar
Department of Chemical Engineering, Pondicherry Engineering College,
Pillaichavadi, Puducherry, 605 014, India.
C. Jaya Kumar
Department of Applied Science and Technology, A.C. Tech, Anna University,
Chennai, 600025, India.
Please see the link here: https://doi.org/10.9734/bpi/rdcbr/v3/8276E
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