JOURNAL ARTICLE

Microwave-Assisted Enzymatic Green Solvent Technology for the Extraction and Characterization of Sesame Seed Oil.

  • Published In: Journal of Agricultural Engineering (India), 2024, v. 61, n. 5. P. 707 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Dharmender; Mani, Indra; Chopra, Sangeeta; Parray, Roaf Ahmad; T. V., Arun Kumar; Mandal, Silpa; Dubey, Abhinav; Mandal, Subrata; Pardhan, Nrusingh Charan 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on the development and evaluation of Microwave-Assisted Enzymatic Green Solvent Extraction (MAEGSE) technology for extracting sesame seed oil. This environmentally friendly method combines microwave heating, green solvents (ethanol and methanol), and cell wall-degrading enzymes (notably pectinase and xylanase) to enhance oil yield while maintaining oil quality. Results showed that the pectinase-ethanol combination achieved the highest oil extraction efficiency (37.3%), about 20% greater than ethanol alone, with similar improvements observed for methanol with enzymes. Physicochemical properties of oils extracted via MAEGSE were comparable to conventional methods, indicating that MAEGSE is a feasible, eco-friendly alternative for sesame oil extraction with potential applications in sustainable oil processing.

Additional Information

  • Source:Journal of Agricultural Engineering (India). 2024/10, Vol. 61, Issue 5, p707
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Science
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:0256-6524
  • DOI:10.52151/jae2024615.1879
  • Accession Number:180791357

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