This study applied artificial neural network (ANN) in evaluating the models for terpineol and polyphenol yield from luffa cylindrica seed oil. The experiment was carried out at a temperature (60-80oC), time (4-6 hours), solvent/seed ratio (8-12 ml/g) with response as antioxidant yield. FTIR (Fourier Transform Infra-red Spectroscopy) revealed presence of peaks 1461.1cm-1 3008.0cm-1 respectively....

In this work the annual plant called Luffa cylindrica (LC) has been characterized and used to prepare macroscopic lignocellulosic fibers and cellulosic nanoparticles, viz. microfibrillated cellulose (MFC) and whiskers, each of which can be used as a reinforcing phase in bionanocomposites. The morphological, chemical, and physical properties of LC fibers were first characterized. The contents of...

The vegetable sponge of Luffa cylindrica was studied as a matrix for the immobilization of Aspergillus niger 26, producer of polymethylgalacturonase (PMG). Entrapped spores could grow and multiply within the lattice of the sponge. The influence of loofa sponge inoculum content, initial spore inoculum content, and duration of the growth cycle on the enzyme activity and mycelium growth was studie...