Valorizing soybean oil deodorizer distillate: Integrated membrane technology for squalane recovery via a cleaner production approach

Key Points

• Squalane recovery exceeded 85% efficiency under optimal conditions, enhancing value extraction.
• The process utilizes integrated membrane technology to purify squalane from soybean oil byproducts.
• Integrated membrane technology streamlines recovery and reduces waste in oil processing, leading to cleaner production methods.
• This approach may enhance sustainability in the food industry, though practical implementation requires further study.