The oil yield from corn germs depends on factors such as the type of pre-heating, moisture content, temperature, screw speed, and nozzle diameter. To increase the oil yield, heating the corn germs in a conventional (at 180 °C) or microwave (at 1500 W and 2450 MHz) oven can be carried out.
What are the methods used for extraction of maize (Zea mays L) germ oil?
Methods used for extraction of maize ( Zea mays L.) germ oil – a review The composition of corn oil obtained by the alcohol extraction of ground corn Sequential extraction processing of flaked whole corn: alternative corn fractional technology for ethanol production Corn oil production process.
How to extract oil from corn germ?
Various organic solvents and water have been used for the extraction of corn germ oil. The most common commercial process for obtaining oil from corn germ is extraction by n -hexane because of its high extraction efficiency and low process cost.
How can industrial corn processing improve biodiesel production?
Oily co¨Cproducts of industrial corn processing are promising biodiesel feedstocks. ¡°Green¡± oil extraction methods will improve corn oil recovery. Simpler, more efficient and energy¨Csaving corn-based biodiesel technology is needed. The integrated reactor/separation process of biodiesel production is more efficient.