Yasmin Amirah, Che Yahaya and Normaiza, Zamri and Aini Norhidayah, Mohamed and Roney, Miah (2024) Characteristics, analysis, and potential applications of saponin as a biological surfactant from Nephelium lappaceum (Rambutan) leaves: A mini review. International Journal of Chemical and Biochemical Sciences, 25 (17). pp. 136-141. ISSN 2226-9614. (Published)
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Abstract
Saponins are naturally occurring glucoside compounds found in various plant species, including the leaves of the rambutan tree. With their amphipathic structure, saponins possess a hydrophilic head and hydrophobic tails, making them capable of lowering surface tension and exhibiting solubilizing and emulsifying properties. As the demand for synthetic surfactants in diverse applications such as detergents, cosmetics, and industrial processes continues to rise, there is some interest in exploring alternative sources of surfactants. This mini review article aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the saponins, including their characteristics, qualitative and quantitative determination, and chromatography analysis methods. Furthermore, exploring the potential applications of saponins as a biological surfactant derived from rambutan leaves, highlighting their unique properties and benefits over synthetic alternatives.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | Saponin; Rambutan leaves; surfactant; biosurfactants |
| Subjects: | Q Science > Q Science (General) |
| Faculty/Division: | Faculty of Industrial Sciences And Technology Institute of Postgraduate Studies |
| Depositing User: | Mrs Norsaini Abdul Samat |
| Date Deposited: | 15 May 2024 07:32 |
| Last Modified: | 15 May 2024 07:32 |
| URI: | http://umpir.ump.edu.my/id/eprint/41186 |
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