• How is oil extracted from oilseeds?
  • Conventional oil extraction from oilseeds has been performed by hydraulic pressing, expeller pressing and solvent extraction (SE) . Among these methods, solvent extraction has been widely adapted for economical and practical concerns.
  • Which is better solution for oil extraction from oilseeds?
  • In this review, green solvents and technology like aqueous assisted enzyme extraction are better solution for oil extraction from oilseeds. Enzyme mediated extraction is eco-friendly, can obtain higher yields, cost-effective and aids in obtaining co-products without any damage.
  • Which green solvents can substitute n-hexane for sesame seed oil extraction?
  • The present study aimed to investigate the qualitative and quantitative performance of five green solvents, namely 2-methyltetrahydrofuran (MeTHF), cyclopentyl methyl ether (CPME), p -cymene, d -limonene and ethanol to substitute n -hexane, for sesame seed oil extraction.
  • How can enzyme technology improve oil extraction in oilseed industry?
  • Enzyme technology has great potential for oil extraction in oilseed industry. Similarly, green solvents such as terpenes and ionic liquids have tremendous solvent properties that enable to extract the oil in eco-friendly manner.
  • Can green solvents be used for lipid extraction of sesame seeds?
  • The use of green solvents for lipid extraction from plants has been successfully evaluated [ 17, 18, 19, 20, 21 ]. Although there have been numerous studies published on sesame seeds, the investigation of the use of green solvents for sesame seed oil extraction is still limited.
  • Can green solvents be used to extract oil from oilseeds?
  • Adoption of green technology and solvents is the need of an hour, as these are promising approaches for oil extraction towards environmental safety. However, further research findings should substantiate the viability of these approaches for the oil extraction from oilseeds. SPJK has conceived the idea and authored paper on green solvents.