An Optimization Approach to The Extraction of Environmentally Friendly Oil from Ricinus Communis Seeds

• Author(s): Ikoro, M.A. ; Nwodi, N.F. ; Vwioko, I.R. ; Umuerri, A.K.; Umukoro, B. ; Ogbimi, E.V.; Adepoju, T. F
• Paper ID: 1708387
• Page: 524-533
• Published Date: 12-05-2025
• Published In: Iconic Research And Engineering Journals
• Publisher: IRE Journals
• e-ISSN: 2456-8880
• Volume/Issue: Volume 8 Issue 11 May-2025

Abstract

In an attempt to seek a non-edible oil that can be used in industries for environmentally friendly biofuel production, this study extracted oil from Ricinus communis seeds via a Soxhlet extractor with propanone as a solvent. The extraction process was carried out in thirty (30) experimental runs by considering four variables (extraction time, propanone volume, Ricinus communis seed powder weight [RCSPW], and particle sizes) on the oil yield. The properties and the GCMS analysis of the oil were determined with a view to ascertaining its industrial applications. Results indicated that Ricinus communis seed was rich in oil with an optimum yield of 51.98% (wt./wt.). Process optimization using CCRD proved to be a suitable tool with high regression parameters (R-square = 99.99%; adjusted R-squared = 99.97%; predicted R-square = 99.98%). The variables were found to be mutually significant with a p-value < 0.001. Properties of the produced oil indicated that the oil is highly unsaturated and can be a useful raw material for the production of biofuel that is environmentally friendly. The study concluded that Ricinus communis seed is a good oil source that is environmentally friendly.

Keywords

Ricinus communis seed; Soxhlet extractor; Propanone; Central composite rotatable design; Regression parameters; Oil

Citations

IRE Journals:
Ikoro, M.A. , Nwodi, N.F. , Vwioko, I.R. , Umuerri, A.K.; Umukoro, B. , Ogbimi, E.V.; Adepoju, T. F "An Optimization Approach to The Extraction of Environmentally Friendly Oil from Ricinus Communis Seeds" Iconic Research And Engineering Journals Volume 8 Issue 11 2025 Page 524-533

IEEE:
Ikoro, M.A. , Nwodi, N.F. , Vwioko, I.R. , Umuerri, A.K.; Umukoro, B. , Ogbimi, E.V.; Adepoju, T. F "An Optimization Approach to The Extraction of Environmentally Friendly Oil from Ricinus Communis Seeds" Iconic Research And Engineering Journals, 8(11)