Enhancement of Agro-Industrial Copra Residue Oil Yield Using Microwave-Assisted Extraction

In this study, the main objective is to evaluate the suitability of microwave-assisted extraction (MAE) for the oil extraction from coconut copra residue, in comparison to conventional techniques; Soxhlet extraction (SXE) and ultrasonic-assisted extraction (UAE). The extractions were done by treatment at 60 °C (± 5) of a 10 g sample, with hexane as an extraction solvent, applicable to all techniques. The oil yield, fatty acid composition, and...