Conclusion In summary, in this research, oil extraction from safflower seed was carried out by different extraction methods and the extracted oil was converted into biodiesel. Hydraulic press, motor driven screw press (expeller) and soxhlet extraction methods were applied for oil extraction from seeds.
Does safflower seed oil morphologically change after extraction?
Changes in the morphological structure of safflower seeds extracted by different methods In order to better understand the mechanism behind the HP, SPE and SE extraction methods of safflower seed oil, the structural changes on the microstructure of the samples were investigated using before and after extraction (SEM).
Which fatty acid is used in safflower seed oil extraction?
This fatty acid composition is in accordance with the safflower seed oil literature. Linoleic acid (18:2) was found to be the dominant fatty acid with 56.40% for continuous screw pressing (expeller) extraction and similar results were found by de Souza and Gürbüz et al. also found similar results as shown in Table 6.
What is safflower seed oil used for?
This plant can be grown mainly in arid and semi-arid regions of the world as an oilseed crop, bird seed or flower dye and for medicinal purposes , . Safflower seed oil extracted from safflower seed is a promising renewable raw material for the biodiesel industry and other fields in the world due to its various advantages .