Experimental and modeling studies on extraction of eugenol from Cinnamomum Zeylanicum (Dalchini)
Author(s):
Akshay Arun Katole , Sinhgad College of Engineering, Pune; J. G. Gujar, Sinhgad College of Engineering, Pune; S. M. Chavan, Sinhgad College of Engineering, Pune
Keywords:
Eugenol, conventional extraction techniques, Essential oils, Cinnamomum Zeylanicum, Mathematical model
Abstract:
Spices contain pharmaceutically active ingredients that have proved remedial for health. Cinnamon has a long history both as a spice and as a medicine. Cinnamomum Zeylanicum (Dalchini) contain eugenol is one the important constituent used as essential oil in various applications. Essential oils are complex mixtures of volatile substances generally present at lower concentrations. This paper gives experimental studies on extraction of eugenol by conventional extraction techniques. The systematic investigation of effects of various operating parameters on percentage extraction of eugenol studied such as effect of solvent, temperature, speed of agitation, particle size & solid loading. The Ethanol is found to be best solvent while smaller particle size gives higher yield of extraction of eugenol from Cinnamomum Zeylanicum. At higher temperature the yield gets higher. Experimental data modeled based on basic concepts in diffusion to describe the molecular level transport of solute through the plant matrix.
Other Details:
| Manuscript Id | : | IJSTEV2I11244
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| Published in | : | Volume : 2, Issue : 11
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| Publication Date | : | 01/06/2016
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| Page(s) | : | 831-835
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