• Journal of the Korean Chemical Society
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• v.67 no.1
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• pp.28-32
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• 2023

The reaction conditions optimization, including the temperature of the reaction, amount of catalyst required, and reaction time for the linoleic acids (LAs) and conjugated linoleic acids (CLAs) production by catalytic dehydration of castor oil via saponification was investigated by response surface methodology (RSM). It was confirmed that all three parameters (temperature, time, and amount of catalyst) were influential factors in isolating LAs and CLAs. When the temperature was increased, the iodine value increased, and the reaction time and catalyst amount increased. The optimal reaction conditions were: 240 ℃, 2.2 h reaction time, and 7 wt% catalyst amount. The maximum iodine value reached 156.25 with 91.69% conversion to the essential fatty acids.

• BMB Reports
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• v.57 no.2
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• pp.86-91
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• 2024

The fatty acids content of castor (Ricinus communis L.) seed oil is 80-90% ricinoleic acid, which is a hydroxy fatty acid (HFA). The structures and functional groups of HFAs are different from those of common fatty acids and are useful for various industrial applications. However, castor seeds contain the toxin ricin and an allergenic protein, which limit their cultivation. Accordingly, many researchers are conducting studies to enhance the production of HFAs in Arabidopsis thaliana, a model plant for oil crops. Oleate 12-hydroxylase from castor (RcFAH12), which synthesizes HFA (18:1-OH), was transformed into an Arabidopsis fae1 mutant, resulting in the CL37 line producing a maximum of 17% HFA content. In addition, castor phospholipid:diacylglycerol acyltransferase 1-2 (RcPDAT1-2), which catalyzes the production of triacylglycerol by transferring HFA from phosphatidylcholine to diacylglycerol, was transformed into the CL37 line to develop a P327 line that produces 25% HFA. In this study, we investigated changes in HFA content when endogenous Arabidopsis PDAT1 (AtPDAT1) of the P327 line was edited using the CRISPR/Cas9 technique. The successful mutation resulted in three independent lines with different mutation patterns, which were transmitted until the T4 generation. Fatty acid analysis of the seeds showed that HFA content decreased in all three mutant lines. These findings indicate that AtPDAT1 as well as RcPDAT1-2 in the P327 line are involved in transferring and increasing HFAs to triacylglycerol.

• Korean Journal of Environmental Agriculture
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• v.36 no.1
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• pp.17-21
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• 2017

BACKGROUND: Castor oil and wormseed extract are important active ingredients for biopesticide, and ricinoleic acid in castor oil and three monoterpenes (ascaridole, carvacrol and p-cymene) in wormseed extract are known bioactive substances. However, their stabilities had not been studied, even though the stability was the core property for estimation of shelf-life of biopesticide. Aimed to investigate the thermal stabilities of the bioactive substances in castor oil and wormseed extracts. METHODS AND RESULTS: The contents of ricinoleic acid and three monoterpenes (ascaridole, carvacrol and p-cymene) were analyzed by gas chromatography (GC). The thermal stabilities of the bioactive substance were measured at $0^{\circ}C$, $23^{\circ}C$, $30^{\circ}C$, $40^{\circ}C$, $45^{\circ}C$ and $54^{\circ}C$ for 84 d. The half-lives of ricinoleic acid in biopesticides was ranged from 28.9 d to 57.8 d at $30^{\circ}C$, and the stability of pure castor oil were located in the range ($t_{1/2}$=46.2d for Indian product and 27.7 d for Korean product) at the same temperature. The half-lives of the total monoterpenes in biopesticides were ranged from 3.9 d to 27.7 d at $30^{\circ}C$. Among the monoterpenes, the stability ascaridole and p-cymene were decreased in acidic condition. All the bioactive substances showed similar stability on the different thermal conditions. CONCLUSION:The half-lives of most bioactive substance from castor oil and wormseed extracts were less than 100 d. To increase the stability of bioactive substance in biopesticide, stabilizing additives like antioxidant and oxygen remover should be considered to extend of the shelf-life.

• Applied Chemistry for Engineering
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• v.32 no.6
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• pp.607-612
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• 2021

Silicon (Si) is one of the promising active materials to replace the widely used graphite because of its low electrochemical potential and high theoretical capacity. However, Si anodes still face in problems with the huge volume expansion and continuous decomposition of the electrolyte during repeated charge and discharge processes. To address these issues, a cross-linkable waterborne polyurethane (CWPU) based on a bio-oil, castor oil, was prepared and reacted with Tris(2,3-epoxypropyl) isocyanurate (TGIC) linkers, resulting in the formation of a mechanically robust 3D network structure. Si anodes fabricated with the CWPU-TGIC exhibited stable cycling performances and excellent discharge capacities. The results revealed that the CWPU-TGIC binder efficiently accommodates the large volume change for Si anode during charge and discharge cycles. Overall, the eco-friendly binder shows great promise in improving the electrochemical performances of Si anodes.

• Proceedings of the Korean Fiber Society Conference
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• 2002.04a
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• pp.289-292
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• 2002

전분을 이용한 환경친화성 고분자 플라스틱 재료에는 전분충진형, blend형 등이 있으나, 대체로 전분은 보조재료로 사용된다. 이에 반해 extruder를 이용한 전분발포체나 TPS (Thermoplastic starch) 등은 전분을 주재료로 사용하여 플라스틱 재료를 만드는 것이지만, TPS 필름의 Tg가 실온보다 높아 glassy 상태의 brittle한 성질로 인해 물성이 낮으며, 수분 친화적인 성질로 인해 플라스틱 재료로서의 사용이 제한되는 단점이 있다[1,2]. (중략)

• 한국생물공학회:학술대회논문집
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• 2001.11a
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• pp.621-634
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• 2001

The characteristics of enzymatic methanolysis of castor oil were investigated as a clean technology. Among 16 lipases tested in this study, Novozym 435 showed the highest activity in methanolysis. Solvents had different effects on the methanolysis of castor oil according to weight percent (wt%) of Novozym 435. Heptane showed best activity with 1 wt% of Novozym 435, while isopropyl ether gave the best yield of ricinoleic acid methyl ester with 0.5 wt% of that. Ricinoleic acid methyl ester was obtained in 86% of yield through the methanolysis of castor oil catalyzed by Novozym 435 (1.0 wt%) during 24hr.

• Toxicological Research
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• v.31 no.2
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• pp.105-136
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• 2015

Polyethylene glycols (PEGs) are products of condensed ethylene oxide and water that can have various derivatives and functions. Since many PEG types are hydrophilic, they are favorably used as penetration enhancers, especially in topical dermatological preparations. PEGs, together with their typically nonionic derivatives, are broadly utilized in cosmetic products as surfactants, emulsifiers, cleansing agents, humectants, and skin conditioners. The compounds studied in this review include PEG/PPG-17/6 copolymer, PEG-20 glyceryl triisostearate, PEG-40 hydrogenated castor oil, and PEG-60 hydrogenated castor oil. Overall, much of the data available in this review are on PEGylated oils (PEG-40 and PEG-60 hydrogenated castor oils), which were recommended as safe for use in cosmetics up to 100% concentration. Currently, PEG-20 glyceryl triisostearate and PEGylated oils are considered safe for cosmetic use according to the results of relevant studies. Additionally, PEG/PPG-17/6 copolymer should be further studied to ensure its safety as a cosmetic ingredient.

• Journal of the Korean Institute of Gas
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• v.16 no.5
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• pp.66-75
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• 2012

Polyurethane foams were synthesized by substituting a portion of petroleum base polyether polyol with castor oil-derived polyol(COP). Contact angle tester and surface tensionmeter were used to examine the compatibility of petroleum base polyether polyol and COP. To investigate the optimum content of COP and surfactant, the content of COP has been changed from 0 wt% to 80 wt%. From the results of polyurethane foams synthesized by surfactant L-580K, DC-5950 and BF-2470, the best mechanical properties was observed when the content of COP was 30wt% and surfactant BF-2470.

• The Journal of Dong Guk Oriental Medicine
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• v.2 no.2
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• pp.69-84
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• 1993

This study was performed to identify the effect of Backchulsan and Backpeundu, on the muco-substances of the goblet cells in the small and large intestines of the mouse. After injected castor oil into oral cavity, the experimental animals were administrated with 5.952mg per 30g body weight of Backchulsan, with 0.519mg per 30g body weight of Backpeundu. The specimens used in this study were obtained from the small and large intestines of the mouse. All specimens were stained with periodic acid-Schiff reaction, alcian blue pH 2.5 and alcian blue pH 1.0 procedures. The results were as follows : 1. The most remarkable decrease of neutral and acid mucosubstance was observed in the control group 1 and 6 hours after castor oil administration. 2. Increase of neutral and mucosubstance was observed in Backchulsan administration group 3 hours in comparision with that of control group administrated of castor oil, especially of the upper and lower villi regions. 3. Increase of neutral and acid mucosubstance was observed in Backpeundu administration group 6 hours in comparision with that of control group administration of castor oil. 4. The most remarkable increase of neutral and acid mucosubstance was observed in Backchulsan administration group after 3 hours in comparision with that of Backpeundu administration group.

• Advances in Traditional Medicine
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• v.4 no.2
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• pp.87-90
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• 2004

The efficacy of Arque-Ajeeb (AA), a compound formulation of Unani medicine was investigated for antidiarrhoeal activity against barium sulphate-induced gut motility and castor oil-induced diarrhoea in rats. The control, standard and test groups of experimental animals were administered with distilled water (p.o.), lomotil (p.o.) and AA (0.007 ml and 0.014 ml/100 g, p.o.) respectively. Barium sulphate and castor oil were administered after 15 and 60 min respectively in each group of first and second experiment. The distance traveled by barium sulphate in small intestine was measured after 15 and 30 min of barium sulphate administration and diarrhoea was observed every 30-min for six hour after castor oil administration. Oral administration of AA caused significant reduction in diarrhoea. AA may have the potential to reduce the diarrhoea in rats.