Abstract
Citrus peels are an ideal feedstock for their use in integrated, resource focused biorefinery activity for the production of high-value bio-chemicals, bio-fuels and bio-materials. Pectin and D-limonene, can be produced together with a rare form of mesoporous cellulose in a single step, without use of added acid, using a low temperature microwave hydrothermal processing of orange peel. A process temperature change enables the conversion of D-limonene to α-terpineol, showing that this process not only enables the separation of the major components but also adds further value to the citrus industry through the production of high-value marketable products.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Technical Proceedings of the 2012 NSTI Nanotechnology Conference and Expo, NSTI-Nanotech 2012 |
| Pages | 495-498 |
| Number of pages | 4 |
| Publication status | Published - 20 Aug 2012 |
| Event | Nanotechnology 2012: Bio Sensors, Instruments, Medical, Environment and Energy - 2012 NSTI Nanotechnology Conference and Expo, NSTI-Nanotech 2012 - Santa Clara, CA, United States Duration: 18 Jun 2012 → 21 Jun 2012 |
Conference
| Conference | Nanotechnology 2012: Bio Sensors, Instruments, Medical, Environment and Energy - 2012 NSTI Nanotechnology Conference and Expo, NSTI-Nanotech 2012 |
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| Country/Territory | United States |
| City | Santa Clara, CA |
| Period | 18/06/12 → 21/06/12 |
Keywords
- α-terpineol
- D-limonene
- Microwave technology
- Orange/citrus peel waste
- Pectin