Green technology to optimize the extraction process of turmeric (Curcuma longa L.) oils

• Main Authors: Tran, Thien Hien, Nguyen, Phu Thuong Nhan, Pham, Tri Nhut, Nguyen, Duy Chinh, Dao, Tan Phat, Nguyen, Trinh Duy, Nguyen, Dai Hai, Vo, Dai-Viet N., Le, Xuan Tien, Le, Nhan Thi Hong, Bach, Long Giang
• Format: Conference or Workshop Item
• Language: English
• Published: IOP Publishing 2019
• Subjects: SB Plant culture; TP Chemical technology
• Online Access: http://umpir.ump.edu.my/id/eprint/27454/1/Green%20technology%20to%20optimize%20the%20extraction%20process%20of%20turmeric.pdf; http://umpir.ump.edu.my/id/eprint/27454/; https://doi.org/10.1088/1757-899X/479/1/012002
• Institution: Universiti Malaysia Pahang

Turmeric oil has many uses in the field of medicine and food. There are many methods of extracting essential oils from plants. However, every traditional method has limitation regarding the heat transfer, time or quality of the oil obtained. In this study, the combination of microwave extraction and...