Application of Response Surface Methodology in the Formulation of an Eco-friendly Degreaser using Rhamnolipid Biosurfactant

Authors

  • Muhamad Hissammuddin Shah Zainal Abidin Chemical Reaction Engineering Group (CREG), Faculty of Chemical & Energy Engineering, University Teknologi Malaysia, Johor Bahru, 81310 Johor, Malaysia
  • Umi Aisah Asli Chemical Reaction Engineering Group (CREG), Faculty of Chemical & Energy Engineering, University Teknologi Malaysia, Johor Bahru, 81310 Johor, Malaysia
  • Nor Dina Sakaria Chemical Reaction Engineering Group (CREG), Faculty of Chemical & Energy Engineering, University Teknologi Malaysia, Johor Bahru, 81310 Johor, Malaysia
  • Nur Raudhah Azman Chemical Reaction Engineering Group (CREG), Faculty of Chemical & Energy Engineering, University Teknologi Malaysia, Johor Bahru, 81310 Johor, Malaysia
  • Aishah Abdul Jalil Centre of Hydrogen Energy, Institute of Future Energy, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81310 UTM Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.37934/araset.46.1.118135

Keywords:

Optimization, eco-friendly degreaser, Rhamnolipid biosurfactant, Response surface methodology (RSM), eco-friendly cleaning

Abstract

Formulating a bio-based degreaser emulsion can be challenging because it requires maximizing the performance to be as good as a commercial chemical-based product without compromising the cost and effect on the environment. This study aimed to develop an eco-friendly degreaser using natural Rhamnolipid biosurfactant through response surface methodology (RSM), which was then validated and assessed compared to chemical-based commercial products. The Plackett–Burman design (PBD) and Box–Behnken design (BBD) were used to screen and optimize factors for the formulation. From the PBD's result, the amount of Rhamnolipid, with other environmentally friendly ingredients of D-limonene, sodium citrate, and calcium carbonate, were shortlisted as significant factors in the formulation. Next, the BBD optimization study revealed that only rhamnolipid and sodium citrate significantly affected the two-way interaction of the factor on the result of the surface tension and oil displacement test (ODT). In the validation study, the experimental value was very close to the rate predicted by the model for the response surface tension and ODT (24.14 mN/m and 241 mm, respectively). A comparison of the performance with commercial products proved that this formulation was comparable to that commercial product. Overall, this study revealed that the effective eco-friendly degreaser formulation was successfully produced using a minimal amount of rhamnolipid biosurfactant with a response surface methodology as a tool.

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Author Biographies

Muhamad Hissammuddin Shah Zainal Abidin, Chemical Reaction Engineering Group (CREG), Faculty of Chemical & Energy Engineering, University Teknologi Malaysia, Johor Bahru, 81310 Johor, Malaysia

hissammuddin@graduate.utm.my

Umi Aisah Asli, Chemical Reaction Engineering Group (CREG), Faculty of Chemical & Energy Engineering, University Teknologi Malaysia, Johor Bahru, 81310 Johor, Malaysia

umi_aisyah@utm.my

Nor Dina Sakaria, Chemical Reaction Engineering Group (CREG), Faculty of Chemical & Energy Engineering, University Teknologi Malaysia, Johor Bahru, 81310 Johor, Malaysia

nor.dina@graduate.utm.my

Nur Raudhah Azman, Chemical Reaction Engineering Group (CREG), Faculty of Chemical & Energy Engineering, University Teknologi Malaysia, Johor Bahru, 81310 Johor, Malaysia

nurraudhah@graduate.utm.my

Aishah Abdul Jalil, Centre of Hydrogen Energy, Institute of Future Energy, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81310 UTM Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia

r-aishahj@utm.my

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Published

2024-04-26

How to Cite

Muhamad Hissammuddin Shah Zainal Abidin, Umi Aisah Asli, Nor Dina Sakaria, Nur Raudhah Azman, & Aishah Abdul Jalil. (2024). Application of Response Surface Methodology in the Formulation of an Eco-friendly Degreaser using Rhamnolipid Biosurfactant. Journal of Advanced Research in Applied Sciences and Engineering Technology, 46(1), 118–135. https://doi.org/10.37934/araset.46.1.118135

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