A review of defatting processes using sustainable solvents: parallels between seed and fish oil sources
Abstract
Conventional defatting for oilseed and fish biomasses is mainly based on petrochemical solvents like hexane. Alternative options such as natural deep eutectic solvents and vegetable oils can enhance safety and sustainability in oil removal processes.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Ionic liquids properties and applications
Catalysis and Hydrodesulfurization Studies
Corrosion Behavior and Inhibition
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Sustainable Food Technology
- Publisher
- Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
- Volume
- 4
- Issue
- 3
- Pages
- 2224–2236
- Publication date
- 1 January 2026
- Language
- EN