EXTRACTION OF NEEM SEED OIL
- Project Research
- 1-5 Chapters
- Abstract : Available
- Table of Content: Available
- Reference Style: APA
- Recommended for : Student Researchers
- NGN 5000
ABSTRACT
Extraction of neem seed oil was carried out using solvent extraction (n-hexane). 200g of neem seed yield 40ml of oil which is 80% yield. The neem oil is dark brown in colour, it has a strong odour that is said to combine the odours of palm kernel and garlic. The extraction of neem seed oil occurred in batches using solvent (n-hexane) also soxhlet extractor was used. The sample was ground and 200g was weighed out and soaked with 1000ml of n-hexane for 24 hours. With the help of butchner funnel and the vacuum pump, the solvent (n-hexane and neem seed oil) was filtered off from the sample leaving the residual in the buchner funnel. As the solvent was being heated, it vapourized and passed through the condenser and then condensed and trickled down on the thimble containing the neem seed. The reaction occurred in the thimble. The n-hexane now extracts the essential oil in the sample and also other impurities like resins and waxes. When the liquid level filled the body of the extraction, it was then automatically siphoned back to the flask. This extract took about three hours for complete extraction. At the end, the set was dismantled and the sample changed. At the end of the extraction using 200g of neem seed and 100ml of n-hexant, 40m of neen seed oil was obtained.
Related Project Materials
The influence of social media policies on workplace productivity: A case study of IT firms in Calabar South Local Government Area, Cross River State
Background of the study:
Social media has revolutionized communication, yet its integration into the workplace presents uni...
An evaluation of morphemic boundaries in Nigerian indigenous languages in Oyo State
Background of the study
Morphemic boundaries are crucial for understanding the structure and meaning of words. In Nigerian...
POVERTY ALLEVIATION: THE ROLE OF NATIONAL POVERTY ERADICATION PROGRAMME (NAPEP) IN BENIN CITY
ABSTRACT
This study assessed the impact of Poverty Reduction Programmes as a Development Strategy in Be...
An Evaluation of the Impact of External Donations on University Operations: A Case Study of Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria
Background of the Study
External donations have increasingly become a crucial source of funding f...
Implementation of a Zero-Trust Network Model in Federal University, Dutsin-Ma, Katsina State
Background of the Study
The traditional security model based on perimeter defenses is no longer sufficient to protect moder...
DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION OF A WEB-BASED SOCIAL NETWORK SITE
Abstract
Individuals are grouped into particular groupings, such as tiny rural communities or a neighborhood subdivision, through social...
Implementation of AI-Powered Predictive Analytics for University Budget Planning in Sokoto North LGA, Sokoto State
Background of the Study
University budget planning is an essential process for ensuring financial sustainability, resource allocation, an...
The impact of vocational education on small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Talata Mafara Local Government Area, Zamfara State
Background of the Study
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) serve as a backbone for economic growth in many regions,...
A SURVEY OF THE EXTENT AND TYPE OF INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIAL IMPROVISATION IN SECONDARY SCHOOL
ABSTRACT
This study examined the Effects of Improvised instructional materials on the academic performance of junior se...
ASSESSING THE IMPACT OF EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION ON CIVIC RESPONSIBILITY
ABSTRACT: Assessing the impact of early childhood education on civic respo...
