Extraction of Essential Oil from Orange Peels
Student: Khadija Ahmad Sunusi (Project, 2025)
Department of Science Laboratory Technology
Kano State Polytechnic, Kano, Kano State
Abstract
ABSTRACTOrange peels are a rich source of essential oils, which have been widely used in pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and food industries. This study investigates the extraction of essential oil from orange peels using various methods, including steam distillation, solvent extraction, cold pressing, and Soxhlet extraction. The effects of extraction parameters, such as temperature, time, and solvent ratio, on the yield and composition of the extracted essential oil were evaluated. The results show that the extraction method and parameters significantly affect the yield and composition of the essential oil. The essential oil extracted from orange peels was found to be rich in limonene, beta-pinene, and alpha-pinene. The study concludes that the extraction of essential oil from orange peels is a promising approach for the production of natural products with potential applications in various industries
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- Osun State College of Education, Ila-Orangun(Aff To Ekiti State Uni), Osun State 1
- Osun State College of Education, Ilesa, Osun State. (affl To Univ of Ibadan) 2
- Osun State Polytechnic, Iree, Osun State 468
- Osun State University, Osogbo, Osun State 11
- Our Saviour Institute of Science and Technology (polytechnic) Enugu, Enugu State 1
- PAN-ATLANTIC UNIVERSITY, KM 52 LEKKI-EPE EXPRESSWAY, IBEJU-LEKKI, LAGOS STATE. 14
- Paul University, Awka, Anambra State 2
- Petroleum Training Institute, Effurun, Delta State 1
- Precious Cornerstone University, Ibadan, Oyo State 1
- Prince Abubakar Audu University, Anyigba 30