Optimization of epoxidized sunflower oil-derived linoleic acid (ESOLA) via in situ generated peracid / Mahazmi Burhanuddin Mahadi

• Main Author: Mahadi, Mahazmi Burhanuddin
• Format: Thesis
• Language: English
• Published: 2023
• Subjects: Biotechnology; Biochemical engineering. Bioprocess engineering
• Online Access: https://ir.uitm.edu.my/id/eprint/106871/1/106871.pdf; https://ir.uitm.edu.my/id/eprint/106871/

Epoxidized vegetable oil is a versatile material with a wide range of applications. Studies relating to epoxidation of fatty acids have garnered much interest in recent years due to the rising demand for eco-friendly epoxides derived from vegetable oils. However, the epoxidation process is often inefficient and can produce undesirable by products. In this study, a Taguchi experimental design was used to optimize the epoxidized sunflower oil-derived linoleic acid (ESOLA) using in situ generated peracid.