Temperature Effect on Oil Solubilization Kinetics and Activation Energy of Moringa oleifera Biosurfactant Detergent

Authors

  • Wulan Dwi Safitri Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Universitas Negeri Medan, Medan 20221, Indonesia
  • Dita Indah Lorencia Silitonga Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Universitas Negeri Medan, Medan 20221, Indonesia
  • Amelia Rahmadhani Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Universitas Negeri Medan, Medan 20221, Indonesia
  • Lisna Sevta Siburian Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Universitas Negeri Medan, Medan 20221, Indonesia
  • M. Fisal Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Universitas Negeri Medan, Medan 20221, Indonesia
  • Riri Reh Riahna Bangun Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Universitas Negeri Medan, Medan 20221, Indonesia
  • Moondra Zubir Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Universitas Negeri Medan, Medan 20221, Indonesia
  • Ani Sutiani Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Universitas Negeri Medan, Medan 20221, Indonesia
  • Dwi Sapri Ramadhan Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Universitas Negeri Medan, Medan 20221, Indonesia
  • Dian Wardana Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Universitas Negeri Medan, Medan 20221, Indonesia
  • Jam'an Fahmi Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Universitas Negeri Medan, Medan 20221, Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.24114/ijcst.v9i1.72431

Keywords:

biosurfactant, moringa oleifera, oil Solubilization, activation energy, reaction kinetics

Abstract

The environmental impact of synthetic surfactants in detergents has encouraged the development of eco-friendly alternatives from natural sources, such as Moringa oleifera leaves. This study aimed to determine the activation energy and evaluate the oil solubilization performance of a Moringa oleifera-based biosurfactant detergent compared with a synthetic detergent at various temperatures. The biosurfactant was prepared through maceration followed by acid activation using HCl. Product evaluation included organoleptic analysis, pH and density measurements, and kinetic analysis based on the Arrhenius equation. The results showed that the formulated biosurfactant met SNI quality standards, with pH values ranging from 8 to 10 and density between 1.176 and 1.199 g/mL. Arrhenius analysis revealed a lower activation energy for the Moringa oleifera detergent (4.16 kJ/mol) compared to the synthetic detergent (6.92 kJ/mol). These findings indicate enhanced oil solubilization efficiency and support its potential as a sustainable detergent alternative.

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Published

2026-01-31

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Vol. 9 No. 1 (2026): JANUARY 2026

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