A new process for extraction of essential oil from Citrus peels: Microwave hydrodiffusion and gravity

Attention is drawn to the development of a new and green alternative technique for the extraction of essential oil from citrus peels. The process uses the hydro-diffusion phenomenon generated by microwaves to extract essential oil from the inside to the outside of the biological material and gravity...

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Published in:	Journal of food engineering Vol. 90; no. 3; pp. 409 - 413
Main Authors:	Bousbia, Nabil, Vian, Maryline Abert, Ferhat, Mohamed A., Meklati, Brahim Y., Chemat, Farid
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Elsevier Ltd 01-02-2009 [New York, NY]: Elsevier Science Pub. Co Elsevier
Subjects:	Citrus citrus peels diffusion Essential oil essential oils Extraction Food engineering gravity Hydro-diffusion Life Sciences Microwave microwave treatment new methods plant extracts plant residues waste utilization Citrus Microwave Extraction Essential oil Hydro-diffusion CITRUS EXTRACTION MICROWAVE ESSENTIAL OIL SUSTAINABLE EXTRACTION PROCESS HYDRODIFFUSION CHEMICAL COMPOSITION
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Summary:	Attention is drawn to the development of a new and green alternative technique for the extraction of essential oil from citrus peels. The process uses the hydro-diffusion phenomenon generated by microwaves to extract essential oil from the inside to the outside of the biological material and gravity to collect and separate them. The present apparatus permits fast and efficient extraction, reduces waste, avoids water and solvent consumption, and allows substantial energy savings.
Bibliography:	http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jfoodeng.2008.06.034
ISSN:	0260-8774 1873-5770
DOI:	10.1016/j.jfoodeng.2008.06.034