Kinetics of supercritical carbon dioxide extraction of borage and evening primrose seed oil

In the present work, high‐pressure extraction of borage (Borago officinalis L.) and evening primrose (Oenothera biennis L.) seed oil, containing the valuable γ‐linolenic acid (GLA), has been investigated. Extraction was performed with supercritical carbon dioxide on a semi‐continuous flow apparatus at pressures of 200 and 300 bar, and at temperatures of 40 and 60 °C. A constant flow rate of carbon dioxide in the range from 0.17 to 0.20 kg/h was maintained during extraction. The extraction yields obtained using dense CO₂ were similar to those obtained with conventional extraction using hexane as solvent. The composition of extracted crude oil was determined by GC analysis. The best results were obtained at 300 bar and 40 °C for both seed types extracted, where the quality of oil was highest with regard to GLA content. The evening primrose seed oil extracted with supercritical fluid extraction was particularly rich in unsaturated fatty acids: up to 89.7 wt‐% of total free fatty acids in the oil. The dynamic behavior of the extraction runs was analyzed using two mathematical models for describing the constant rate period and the subsequent falling rate period. Based on the experimental data, external mass transfer coefficients, diffusion coefficients and diffusivity in solid phase were estimated. Results showed good agreement between calculated and experimental data.     

响应曲面法优化超临界CO2萃取猕猴桃籽油条件

以猕猴桃籽为试验原料,在单因素试验的基础上,采用响应曲面分析法建立了超临界CO2萃取猕猴桃籽油萃取率的二次多元回归方程,探讨了压力、温度、CO2流量等关键因素对萃取率的作用规律。结果表明,萃取压力、温度、CO2流量对萃取率影响显著,萃取压力和温度交互效应影响显著。根据萃取率回归方程对猕猴桃籽油的超临界萃取工艺参数进行了优选,最优工艺参数为:压力31.7 MPa,温度40.2℃,CO2流量27.4 kg/h,该条件下萃取率高达32.57%,与试验值31.24%仅有4.5%的误差,证实了该方程的预测值与试验值之间具有较好的拟合度。超临界CO2萃取的猕猴桃籽油与己烷提取的油脂在脂肪酸组成上没有显著差别。     

Supercritical carbon dioxide extraction of evening primrose oil

The oil extracted from the seeds ofOenothera biennis L. (evening primrose) is a major commercial source of gamma-linolenic acid, a fatty acid having potential therapeutic value in the treatment of several diseases. This fatty acid is prone to oxidation and thermal rearrangement; therefore, the conventional recovery of the oil via mechanical expression and hexane extraction must be carried out under very mild and controlled conditions. In this study, supercritical fluid extraction with carbon dioxide has been employed as an alternative method to recover evening primrose oil (EPO). Extractions were performed over the pressure range of 20–70 MPa and at temperatures from 40 to 60°C, with a CO₂ mass flow rate of 18 g/min. The experimental data permitted the determination of EPO solubility in supercritical CO₂ at the tested extraction conditions. Supercritical fluid Chromatographic analysis of fractions collected during the extraction showed a subtle shift in the triglyceride composition. Fatty acid methyl ester analysis on similar fractions indicated that the fatty acid content was invariant with respect to extraction time. The mention of firm names or trade products does not imply that they are endorsed or recommended by the U.S. Department of Agriculture over other firms or similar products not mentioned.     

Supercritical fluid extraction of walnut kernel oil

The objective of this study was to investigate the effects of the main process parameters on supercritical fluid extraction of walnut (Juglans regia L.) kernel oil. The recovery of walnut kernel oil was performed in a green and high-tech separation process. CO₂ and CO₂ + ethanol mixtures were used as the supercritical solvent. The extraction was carried out at operating pressures of 30, 40 and 50 MPa, operating temperatures of 313, 323 and 333 K, mean particle sizes of 1.78×10⁻⁴, 3.03×10⁻⁴, 4.78×10⁻⁴, 7.00×10⁻⁴ and 9.00×10⁻⁴ m, supercritical CO₂ (SC CO₂) flow rates of 1.67×10⁻⁸, 3.33×10⁻⁸, 6.67×10⁻⁸ and 13.33×10⁻⁸ m³/s and entrainer (ethanol) concentrations of 2, 4, 8 and 12 vol-%. Maximum extraction yield and oil solubility in SC CO₂ obtained at 50 MPa, 333 K, 9.00×10⁻⁴ m, 3.33×10⁻⁴ m³/h were 0.65 kg oil/kg of dry sample and 37.16 g oil/kg CO₂, respectively. The results obtained in this study showed that the crossover pressure effect of walnut kernel oil was at 30 MPa. At 30 MPa and 313 K, the obtained extraction yields above 4 vol-% ethanol reached the organic solvent extraction yield of 68.5 kg oil/kg dry sample. Extraction time was decreased significantly because of the higher solubility of walnut kernel oil in SC CO₂ + ethanol mixtures.     

A method of concentration estimation of trienes,tetraenes, and pentaenes in evening primrose oil

There is no simple method available to estimate the concentration of conjugated fatty acids (CFA) with more than two double bonds in plant oils, because there are no commercially available complete sets of CFAs standards needed for such analysis. This paper presents such a method based on the absorption and fluorescence spectra of available CFAs standards and a computer program calculation. Using this method, the concentrations of the α‐eleostearic acid (conjugated trienoic acid (ELA) 8.8 × 10^?4 mol/L) and cis‐parinaric acid (conjugated tetraenoic acid (PnA) 3.5 × 10^?5 mol/L) in evening primrose oil were estimated. The accuracy of the calculation method is around 10%. Practical applications: This is the first report about the existence of CFAs in evening primrose oil. The described method estimates the total concentration of trienes, tetraenes, and pentaenes in evening primrose oils without using HPLC or other analytical methods. These CFAs are important from a health point of view. They are not synthesized by the human body. Therefore, plant oils containing these fatty acids (FA) are very valuable. Knowledge about the concentrations can be utilized to prepare a mixture of the plant oils with a favourable n‐3 to n‐6 FAs ratio and in addition containing CFAs.     

Enrichment of γ-linolenic acid from evening primrose oil and borage oilvia lipase-catalyzed hydrolysis

Lipase-catalyzed selective partial hydrolysis of evening primrose (Oenothera biennis L.) seed oil and borage (Borago officinalis L.) seed oil led to an increase in the level of γ-linolenic acid (GLA; 18∶3n−6) in the unhydrolyzed acylglycerols. Thus, in evening primrose oil, the GLA level could be raised from 9.4% in the starting material to 46.5% in the unhydrolyzed acylglycerols by means of a lipase fromCandida cylindracea. Selective hydrolysis of borage oil with Pancreatin led to an increase in the GLA content from 20.4% in the oil to 33.5% in the unhydrolyzed acylglycerols. Partial hydrolysis of borage oil with lipase fromC. cylindracea raised the GLA content of the acylglycerols to 47.8%.     

γ-Linolenic acid concentrates from borage and evening primrose oil fatty acidsvia lipase-catalyzed esterification

γ-Linolenic acid (GLA, all-cis 6,9,12-octadecatrienoic acid) has been enriched from fatty acids of borage (Borago officinalis L.) seed oil to 93% from the initial concentration of 20% by lipase-catalyzed selective esterification of the fatty acids withn-butanol in the presence ofn-hexane as solvent. The immobilized fungal lipase preparation, Lipozyme, used as biocatalyst, preferentially esterified palmitic, stearic, oleic and linoleic acids and discriminated against GLA, which was thus concentrated in the unesterified fatty acids fraction. In the absence of hexane, concentrate containing about 70% GLA was obtained. When the reaction conditions, optimized for borage oil fatty acids, were applied to fatty acids of evening primrose (Oenothera biennis L.) oil, concentrates containing 75% GLA were obtained. From both oils, GLA concentrates were prepared efficiently in short reaction times (1–3 h) at 30–60°C. The process can be applied for the production of GLA concentrates for dietetic purposes.     

Optimization of oil and carotenes recoveries from palm oil mill effluent using response surface methodology

BACKGROUND: Palm oil mill effluent (POME) is a liquid waste that is highly polluting and has a significant impact on the environment if not dealt with properly. POME contains oil and carotenes that needs to be treated before discharge. In this work solvent extraction was used to recover oil‐containing carotenes from POME. Optimum conditions for the extraction of oil and carotenes from POME were determined using response surface methodology. RESULTS: A central composite design was used to investigate the effects of three independent factors, namely solvent:POME ratio, mixing rate (rpm) and mixing time (min) on the responses, extracted oil and carotenes recovery. The optimal conditions for extraction of oil and carotenes from POME were 8:10 solvent:POME ratio; 500 rpm mixing rate and 25 min mixing time. Under these conditions, the amount of oil extracted from POME was 7885 mg L^?1, and carotenes recovery was 87.1%. CONCLUSION: The experimental values agreed with those predicted, thus indicating the suitability of the model employed in optimizing the extraction parameters. A high yield of carotenes was obtained under the optimized conditions, with relatively low solvent levels. Copyright © 2009 Society of Chemical Industry     

Supercritical fluid extraction of oil from millet bran

Proso millet bran [Panicum miliaceum (L.)], variety Dakota White, was extracted with supercritical carbon dioxide (SC-CO₂) to yield crude oil. The effects of operating parameters (pressure, temperature, and specific solvent flow) and of features of the raw material (moisture content and particle size) on oil extraction were investigated. Complete de-oiling of ground millet bran pellets was achieved under 300 bar at 40°C with a specific solvent flow of 2–10 h⁻¹ within 200 to 500 min. Solvent requirements were 20–30 kg CO₂/kg raw material. Composition of crude SC-CO₂ oil extracted under optimal conditions, i.e., fatty acid profile, amount of unsaponifiables, tocopherols, free fatty acids, sterols, sterol esters, waxes, hydrocarbons, and phospholipids, was compared to that of crude oil obtained by petroleum ether extraction. These two oils were similar in terms of fatty acid profile and amount of free fatty acids, unsaponifiables, peroxides, and tocopherols. They differed in respect to phospholipids (present in petroleum etherextracted oil and absent in SC-CO₂ extracted oil), metals, and waxes (lower levels in SC-CO₂ extracted oil). The effects of extraction procedures on oxidative stability of crude SC-CO₂ oil were studied. Ensuring that all pieces of the extractor in contact with the oil were in stainless steel; cleaning the separator, i.e., washing with KOH, rinsing, purging with N₂ and CO₂, and heating; performing a couple of extractions before the main extraction; and achieving the extraction without interruption all positively influenced the oxidative stability of the oil. Conversely, increasing CO₂ purity above 99.5% had no effect. Oxidative stability of the SC-CO₂ oil extracted under these conditions was only slightly lower than that of the oil extracted with petroleum ether.     

响应面分析法优化生姜挥发油提取工艺

在单因素实验的基础上,采用中心组合实验设计及响应面分析法优化了生姜中挥发油的水蒸汽蒸馏提取工艺。结果表明,提取时间(p<0.01),料液比(p<0.05)对挥发油提取得率具有显著影响。最佳工艺条件为:生姜干燥后粉碎过60目筛,加水15.6倍,水蒸汽蒸馏4.78 h。在此条件下,挥发油得率为2.00%,实验结果与模型预测值相符。     

Optimization of supercritical CO2 extraction of dried Helichrysum italicum flowers by response surface methodology: GC-MS profiles of the extracts and essential oil

Supercritical (SC) CO₂ extraction of dried Immortelle flowers was performed at different process parameters. The optimal extraction conditions related to the yield were determined by response surface methodology (yield 4.09% at 20 MPa and 52°C). The extracts were analyzed by GC-MS and tremetone derivatives dominated: bitalin A, 12-acetoxytremetone, gnaphaliol, 1-[2-(2-methyl-2,3-dihydroxypropyl)-2,3-dihydro-1-benzofuran-5-yl]ethanone, isobutyl bitalin A, and 1-[2-(acetylprop-1-en-2-yl)-3-hydroxy-2,3-dihydro-1-benzofuran-5-yl]ethanone. Striking differences were found among the essential oil and SC-CO₂ extracts composition. The major oil compounds were γ-curcumene, α-pinene, β-selinene, α-selinene, and limonene. Mono- and sesquiterpene were found among minor constituents of the extracts. Neryl acetate was present in the extracts and essential oil.     

超临界二氧化碳萃取葡萄籽油工艺优化

为了回收利用葡萄酒酿造过程产生的副产品中的有效成分,本文利用超临界CO₂萃取技术从葡萄籽中提取含有不饱和脂肪酸的葡萄籽油,意在考量超临界CO₂技术在萃取葡萄籽油方面的作用。设计单因素实验,研究了萃取压力、萃取温度、CO₂流量以及停留时间对葡萄籽油萃取率的影响。单因素实验结果表明萃取压力对萃取结果的影响最为显著。萃取温度和CO₂流量对萃取率的影响都存在最佳值,当温度和流量超过最佳值,萃取率开始降低。在单因素实验的基础上进行响应面实验,采用中心复合设计进行实验方案设计以优化萃取葡萄籽油工艺。对响应面实验结果进行方差分析,建立多元回归模型,模型P值<0.0001,预测超临界CO₂萃取葡萄籽油的最佳萃取条件为：萃取压力28MPa、萃取温度321 K、CO₂流量15.5L/h,停留时间155min,萃取率达到14.12%。     

超临界萃取花生中主要成分的研究

采用超临界CO2萃取花生油脂中主要成分,研究了萃取压力、萃取温度、萃取时间和夹带剂用量等对萃取率的影响。结果表明,在CO2流量为10~12 L/h的前提下,最佳工艺条件是:萃取温度45℃,萃取压力30 MPa,萃取时间2.0 h,夹带剂用量20 mL。在此条件下,花生油脂的萃取率可达50.39%。影响提取率的主次因素为萃取压力萃取时间萃取温度夹带剂用量。     

Supercritical carbon dioxide extraction of spearmint oil from mint-plant leaves

Spearmint oil (essential oil of Mentha spicata) was extracted from Turkish mint-plant leaves using supercritical CO₂ in a basket-type extractor. Effects of temperature, pressure, extraction time, amount of CO₂, and entrainer (ethanol) concentration on composition of essential-oil extracts and oil yield, relative to hydro-distillation, were investigated. Relative yields were as high as 80%. Monoterpenes fraction in extracts was inversely correlated with relative oil yields. Monoterpenes were preferentially extracted by CO₂ due to their high vapor pressure, low molar mass and low polarity. Supercritical extraction presented advantages over the conventional hydro-distillation by yielding extracts lower in monoterpenes fraction and by enabling high yields at temperatures safe for the heat-sensitive essential oil.     

响应曲面法优化蜂胶中的活性黄酮提取

探讨了超声波辅助技术提取蜂胶中的活性黄酮类化合物的工艺。实验以芦丁为标样,在单因素实验基础上,采用Box-Behnken实验设计方法,以提取温度、固液比、提取时间以及乙醇浓度为自变量,黄酮提取率为响应值,研究各自变量及其交互作用对黄酮提取率的影响。利用Design expert软件,建立了提取率与超声波处理各因素的二次多项式数学模型,获得了蜂胶中黄酮的最佳提取条件为:提取温度51.32℃,固液比1∶10,提取时间12.88 min,乙醇浓度88.86%,最佳黄酮提取率为52.39%。经过实验验证,黄酮提取率可达51.98%。     

Antioxidant activity of evening primrose phenolics in sunflower and rapeseed oils

Crude ethanol/ethyl acetate extracts of industrial evening primrose (Oenothera biennis L.) seed meal were separated into six fractions using the Sephadex LH‐20 column chromatography and 96% aqueous ethanol as a mobile phase. Their antioxidant activities were tested in sunflower and rapeseed oils by using an Oxidograph apparatus at a temperature of 110 °C. Only the fractions III and IV displayed a pronounced antioxidant activity while the other fractions were either inactive or even pro‐oxidative. The active fractions contained phenolic acids and their esters; gallic acid, methyl and ethyl gallates, protocatechuic acid and its methyl ester were identified by GC/MS. Catechin was present, too, but exhibited only moderate antioxidant activity in sunflower oil.     

Application of response surface methodology for the optimization of supercritical carbon dioxide extraction and ultrasound-assisted extraction of Capparis spinosa seed oil

Caper (Capparis spinosa) seed oil growing wild in Iran was extracted using supercritical CO₂ and ultrasound-assisted extraction methods. The experimental parameters of SFE and UAE were optimized using a rotatable central composite design. The highest yield for SFE was obtained at a pressure of 355 bar, temperature of 65 °C, modifier volume of 140 μL, static and dynamic extraction time of 10 and 35 min, respectively, and for UAE was gained at solvent volume of 23 mL, sonication time of 45 min and temperature of 40 °C. This resulted in a maximum oil recovery of 25.1% and 27.9% for SFE and UAE, respectively. The extracts with higher yield from both methods were subjected to transesterification and GC–MS analysis. SFE and UAE processes selectively extracted the fatty oils with high percentage of omega-6 and omega-9-fatty acids. The major components of the extracted oils from both methods were linoleic, oleic, its positional isomer cis-vaccenic and Palmitic acid.     

Supercritical fluid extraction of jojoba oil

Supercritical fluid extraction of jojoba oil from Simmondsia chinensis seeds using CO₂ as the solvent is presented in this study. The effects of process parameters such as pressure and temperature of extraction, particle size of jojoba seeds, flow rate of CO₂, and concentration of entrainer (hexane) on the extraction yield were examined. Increases in the supercritical CO₂ flow rate, temperature, and pressure generally improved the performance. The extraction yield increased as the particle size decreased, indicating the importance of decreasing intraparticle diffusional resistance. The maximum extraction yield obtained was 50.6 wt% with a 0.23-mm particle size and a 2 mL/min CO₂ flow rate at 90°C and 600 bar. Use of an entrainer at a concentration of 5 vol% improved the yield to 52.2 wt% for the same particle size and also enabled the use of relatively lower pressure and temperature, i.e., 300 bar and 70°C.     

超临界CO2萃取茶油及其在化妆品中的应用

研究了用超临界CO2流体(SC-CO2)萃取茶油的工艺及条件。结果表明:40 MPa左右,40℃-50℃下萃取3 h,可获得91%以上萃取率。所得茶油纯度高、品质好、色泽浅,无须进一步精制即可直接用于化妆品配方中,质量检测结果明显优于市购茶油。以护肤霜为例,进行了茶油在化妆品中应用的功能评价。结果表明,茶油加入化妆品配方中可显著提高产品的护肤功效。     

Optimization of ultrasound-assisted extraction of anthocyanins from mulberry, using response surface methodology

Mulberry is one of the most widely used traditional Chinese medicines. Anthocyanins are the main bioactive components of mulberry, and possess important biological activities, such as antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant activities. This study investigated the ultrasound-assisted extraction (UAE) of anthocyanins from mulberry by using response surface methodology (RSM). The extraction conditions associated with anthocyanin yield, including extraction solvent, liquid-to-solid rate, temperature and extraction time, are discussed. The optimal conditions obtained by RSM for UAE from mulberry include 63.8% methanol contains 1% (v/v) trifluoroacetic acid (TFA), 43.2 °C temperature, 23.8 (v/w) liquid-to-solid ratio, and 40 min time for the maximum yield (64.70 ± 0.45 mg/g). The results indicated that the UAE can be an effective method for the extraction of some active components from plant materials.