Study of different extraction processes for hemp
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Source: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0959652618330506
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Different processes were compared for the extraction of hemp oil.
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SFE, Soxhlet, percolation, sonication, pyrolysis & treated processes were compared.
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Comparisons were conducted in terms of physical, chemical & economic aspects.
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Central composite design was used to optimize the SFE & sonication parameters.
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SFE were observed as economical process followed by Soxhlet.
Abstract
Hemp (Cannabis sativa) seed oil is a rare source of nourishment for vegetarian diets due to the unique ratio of ω-6/ω-32(>0.93). The maximum yield of 37.30% was estimated through ultrasonication treated Soxhlet process.
