Solvent extraction of oil from Bani (Pongamia pinnata (L.) Pierre) seeds

Bana (Pongamia pinnata (L.) seeds were extracted using Soxhlet apparatus to determine which among hexane, cyclohexane, and petroleum ether would be a more suitable solvent for extraction of bani oil. Seed moisture content, the presence of seed coat, and grinding of the seeds affected oil yield by so...

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Publié dans:The Philippine Journal of Crop Science Vol. 37, no. 1 (Apr. 2012), 1 - 7
Auteur principal: Angon, Cheenee Marie M.
Autres auteurs: Demafelis, Rex B.
Format: Article
Langue:English
Publié: 2012
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