Semi-batch operation and countercurrent extraction by supercritical CO 2 for the fractionation of lemon oil

The supercritical fluid extraction of cold-pressed lemon oil was carried out in semi-batch and continuous countercurrent modes. In order to observe the extraction behavior of lemon oil, semi-batch extraction was performed using a rectification column, and the distribution curve for the main constitu...

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Published inThe Journal of supercritical fluids Vol. 23; no. 1; pp. 21 - 27
Main Authors Kondo, Mitsuru, Akgun, Nalan, Goto, Motonobu, Kodama, Akio, Hirose, Tsutomu
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Elsevier B.V 2002
Subjects
Citral
Countercurrent extractor
Deterpenation
Lemon oil
Limonene
Linalool
Lemon oil
Linalool
Limonene
Countercurrent extractor
Citral
Deterpenation
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Summary:The supercritical fluid extraction of cold-pressed lemon oil was carried out in semi-batch and continuous countercurrent modes. In order to observe the extraction behavior of lemon oil, semi-batch extraction was performed using a rectification column, and the distribution curve for the main constituents of lemon oil was obtained. Separation was improved by applying an internal reflux induced by a temperature gradient along the column. The effects of the reflux on the extraction ratio, the separation selectivity, the concentration factor of each component and the recovery of oxygenated compounds were investigated for continuous operation at pressures of 8.8 and 9.8 MPa. Extraction combined with side-stream withdrawal was useful for lemon oil processing. The continuous operation with a linear temperature gradient from 313 to 333 K at 8.8 MPa showed the highest selectivity. Selectivity increased with the increase in solvent-to-feed (S/F) ratio.
ISSN:0896-8446
1872-8162
DOI:10.1016/S0896-8446(01)00133-4