This course aims to help students develop knowledge in the field of oleochemical technology/industry, starting from the process of selecting and preparing raw materials, considerations in selecting the type of process technology to evaluating the results in the form of products with high economic value.

• Understand various processes commonly used in the oleochemical industry.
• Develop plans to produce oleochemicals from vegetable oils.

• Fatty Acids

  • Properties and types of fatty acids
  • Applications in the production of soaps, detergents, and biodiesel

• Biodiesel

  • Production of biodiesel from fatty acids and vegetable oils
  • Environmental benefits and challenges in biodiesel production

• Paints and Polymers

  • Role of fatty acids in the production of paints and coatings
  • Use of fatty acid derivatives in polymer manufacturing

• Detergents and Soaps

  • Chemistry of soap and detergent production
  • Role of fatty acids and their salts in cleaning products

• Fatty Alcohol

  • Production of fatty alcohols from fatty acids
  • Applications in surfactants, emulsifiers, and plasticizers

• Glycerine

  • Production of glycerine as a by-product of biodiesel production
  • Uses of glycerine in pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and food industries

• Oils and Fats

  • Types and properties of oils and fats
  • Extraction methods and applications in food, cosmetics, and industrial processes

• Oil and Grease

  • Differences between oils and greases
  • Industrial uses in lubricants and maintenance

• Development of Oleochemicals

  • Advances in oleochemical production
  • Role of fatty acids and derivatives in the development of sustainable chemicals

• Vegetable Oil Processing

  • Methods of vegetable oil extraction and refining
  • Technological advancements in vegetable oil processing

• Vegetable Oil Technology in the Process

  • Techniques for improving vegetable oil quality and efficiency in processing
  • Role of vegetable oils in biofuels, food, and industrial applications

1. Gunstone, Frank D., & Hamilton, Richard J., Oleochemical Manufacture and Applications, Blackwell.