TOPACIS
Optimal technology for the production of cis-monounsaturated fatty acids via selective partial hydrogenation.
Context
Vegetable oils rich in cis-monounsaturated fatty acids are of considerable interest due to their health benefits and oxidative stability. Although hydrogenation processes have been developed to partially hydrogenate such oils, they often lack selectivity and can generate trans-configured fatty acids, which are detrimental to health.
Objectives
Develop a selective partial hydrogenation technology for vegetable oil to produce cis‑configured monounsaturated fatty acids, by identifying optimal catalysts and intensifying processing technologies.
Expected results
Develop a selective partial hydrogenation technology for vegetable oil to produce cis‑configured monounsaturated fatty acids.
Target markets
- Vegetable oils
- Agri-food
- Cosmetics
Components involved
- UMR 5503 LGC
- UMR 1010 LCA
- ITERG