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Gamma Irradiation Induced Degradation of Orange Peels

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  • Raymundo Sánchez Orozco

    (Faculty of Chemistry, Autonomous University of the State of Mexico, Paseo Colón esq., Paseo Tollocan s/n, Col. Residencial Colón, C.P. 50120 Toluca, Estado de México, Mexico
    Division of Industrial Engineering, Technological of Superior Studies of Jocotitlan, Carretera Toluca-Atlacomulco Km 44.8, Ejido San Juan y San Agustín, C.P. 50700 Jocotitlán, Estado de México, Mexico)

  • Patricia Balderas Hernández

    (Faculty of Chemistry, Autonomous University of the State of Mexico, Paseo Colón esq., Paseo Tollocan s/n, Col. Residencial Colón, C.P. 50120 Toluca, Estado de México, Mexico)

  • Nelly Flores Ramírez

    (Faculty of Wood Engineering and Technology, University Michoacana of San Nicolas of Hidalgo, Edif. D, Cd. Universitaria, C.P. 58060 Morelia, Michoacán, Mexico)

  • Gabriela Roa Morales

    (Faculty of Chemistry, Autonomous University of the State of Mexico, Paseo Colón esq., Paseo Tollocan s/n, Col. Residencial Colón, C.P. 50120 Toluca, Estado de México, Mexico)

  • Jaime Saucedo Luna

    (Faculty of Chemical Engineering, University Michoacana of San Nicolas of Hidalgo, Edif. V-1, Cd. Universitaria, C.P. 58060 Morelia, Michoacán, Mexico)

  • Agustín Jaime Castro Montoya

    (Faculty of Chemical Engineering, University Michoacana of San Nicolas of Hidalgo, Edif. V-1, Cd. Universitaria, C.P. 58060 Morelia, Michoacán, Mexico)

Abstract

In this study, gamma irradiation induced degradation of orange peels (OP) was investigated. The lignocellulosic biomass degradation was carried out at doses of 0 (control), 600, 1800 and 3500 kGy using a Co-60 gamma radiation source. The samples were tested for total and reducing sugars. The concentrations of total sugars ranged from 0.530 g∙g −1 in control sample to 0.382 g∙g −1 of dry weight in the sample which received the highest radiation dose. The reducing sugars content varying from 0.018 to 0.184 g∙g −1 of dry weight with the largest rise occurring in the sample irradiated at 3500 kGy. The concentrations of sucrose, glucose and fructose were determined. The changes generated in physico-chemical properties were determined by Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR) and termogravimetric analysis (TG-DTG). The results show that OP was affected, but not significantly, which suggests that lignocellulose and sugars profiles were partially degraded after gamma irradiation.

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  • Raymundo Sánchez Orozco & Patricia Balderas Hernández & Nelly Flores Ramírez & Gabriela Roa Morales & Jaime Saucedo Luna & Agustín Jaime Castro Montoya, 2012. "Gamma Irradiation Induced Degradation of Orange Peels," Energies, MDPI, vol. 5(8), pages 1-13, August.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jeners:v:5:y:2012:i:8:p:3051-3063:d:19452
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