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Journal of Multidisciplinary Applied Natural Science

ISSN (eletronic): 2774-3047


Vol. 6 Issue 2 (2026) Articles https://doi.org/10.47352/jmans.2774-3047.346

Multi-Objective Optimization of Solvent-Free Microwave Extraction vs. Microwave Hydrodiffusion and Gravity for Amomum compactum Essential Oil

Yeni Variyana Aulia Nabila Rahma Mahfud Mahfud

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Yeni Variyana

https://orcid.org/0009-0000-2854-3873
  • yenivariyana@polinela.ac.id
  • Department of Industrial Chemical Engineering, Politeknik Negeri Lampung, Bandar Lampung-35144 (Indonesia)
  • Biography not informed.

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Aulia Nabila Rahma

https://orcid.org/0009-0007-8768-8088
  • auliarnb09@gmail.com
  • Department of Chemical Engineering, Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember, Surabaya-60111 (Indonesia)
  • Biography not informed.

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Mahfud Mahfud

https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7740-9670
  • nmahfud@chem-eng.its.ac.id
  • Department of Chemical Engineering, Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember, Surabaya-60111 (Indonesia)
  • Biography not informed.

Published in: January 13, 2026

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Y. Variyana, A. N. Rahma, and M. Mahfud, “Multi-Objective Optimization of Solvent-Free Microwave Extraction vs. Microwave Hydrodiffusion and Gravity for Amomum compactum Essential Oil”, J. Multidiscip. Appl. Nat. Sci., vol. 6, no. 2, pp. 568–591, Jan. 2026.

Abstract

Amomum compactum essential oil, rich in 1,8-cineole (55–70%), is valued for its therapeutic and aromatic properties but suffers from low yield and thermal degradation in conventional extraction. This study compares and optimizes two green, solvent-free microwave-assisted methods—solvent-free microwave extraction (SFME) and microwave hydrodiffusion and gravity (MHG)—using Box–Behnken Design (BBD) under response surface methodology (RSM). Process variables included feed-to-distiller (F/D) ratio (0.10–0.20 g/mL), microwave power (150–450 W), and extraction time (60–90 min). SFME achieved the highest yield (5.25%) at 300 W, 0.15 g/mL, and 75 min, whereas MHG yielded 2.50% at 150 W, 0.10 g/mL, and 90 min, with superior 1,8-cineole recovery (59.65%) and linalool content (1.98%). Both methods reduced extraction time by 85–95% and energy use by over 90% compared with hydrodistillation, consuming only 0.004–0.006 kWh/g. SEM results confirmed extensive gland rupture (80–90%) and structural breakdown supporting enhanced mass transfer. These findings highlight SFME and MHG as sustainable, energy-efficient innovations aligning with SDGs 9, 12, and 13, advancing the circular bioeconomy and scalable green production of Amomum compactum essential oil.

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