Liquid-Liquid Extraction of Phytosterols and Other Valuable Compounds from Tall Soap

Authors

  • Milena Rousková Institute of Chemical Process Fundamentals, Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic, Prague
  • Aleš Heyberger Institute of Chemical Process Fundamentals, Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic, Prague
  • Jan Tříska Institute of Systemic Biology and Ecology, Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic, České Budějovice
  • Miroslav Krtička Technological Park, Chomutov

Keywords:

liquid extraction, talc soap, phytosterols

Abstract

The sulfate process of wood pulping provides vast amounts of waste tall soap which is used at present mainly as the energy source for pulp mills. However, some substances released from wood proved to have a beneficial or therapeutic effect. Tall soap obtained from seven sulfate processes were investigated for their content of valuable components, in particular phytosterols. Tall soaps from different pulp mills afforded materials in different amounts and quality.

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Published

2011-04-15

How to Cite

Rousková, M., Heyberger, A., Tříska, J., & Krtička, M. (2011). Liquid-Liquid Extraction of Phytosterols and Other Valuable Compounds from Tall Soap. Chemické Listy, 105(4), 251–255. Retrieved from http://ww.w.chemicke-listy.cz/ojs3/index.php/chemicke-listy/article/view/1152

Issue

Vol. 105 No. 4 (2011)

Section

Articles