Scientific Research
Studies commissioned by OilExTech, LLC:
Hemp Oil Extractions Using the EssenEx® Extractors
Author: Dr. David Hackleman, Co-Founder and Managing Director
Link: Hemp Oil Extractions Using the EssenEx® Extractors
OSU Senior Project- Distillation of Juniper and Grand Fir
Authors: Mallari, Phillips, Schulze
Link: Oregon State University Senior Project
Oil Extraction from Orange Zest
Authors: Charles Warrington, Malak Abugreen, Seth Gwin
College of Chemical, Biological, and Environmental Engineering, Oregon State University
Link: Oregon State University study
Studies from journal articles and technical literature:
Microwave accelerated steam distillation of essential oil from lavender: A rapid, clean and environmentally friendly approach
Authors: F. Chemat, M.E. Lucchesi, J. Smadja, L. Fayretto, G. Colnaghi, F. Visinoni
Laboratoire de Chimie des Substances Naturelles et des Sciences des Aliments, Faculté des Sciences et Technologies, Université de La Réunion, B.P. 7151, 15 Avenue Rene Cassin, F-97715 Saint Denis Messag Cedex 9, La Réunion, France
MILESTONE srl, Via Fratebenefratelli, 1/5, I-24010 Sorisole, Bergamo, Italy
Link: http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0003267005014595
Comparative essential oil analysis of Geranium sylvaticum extracted by hydrodistillation and microwave distillation
Authors: Nuran KAHR˙IMAN, Gonca TOSUN, Hasan GENC¸ , Nurettin YAYLI∗
Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Karadeniz Technical University, 61080, Trabzon-TURKEY
Link: http://journals.tubitak.gov.tr/chem/issues/kim-10-34-6/kim-34-6-13-0910-289.pdf
Microwave Extraction of Peppermint Oil and Comparison to the Current Practice of Steam Extraction
Authors: Velasco, Carmen. Hackleman, David
Department of Chemical Engineering, Oregon State University, Corvallis OR
Link: http://ir.library.oregonstate.edu/xmlui/bitstream/handle/1957/6487/Carmen_Velasco_Thesis.pdf?sequence=1
Chemistry Around Us – (STEM/Home school science discovery ideas)
Author: Dr. David Hackleman
Oregon State University and OilExTech, LLC 2015
Link: Chemistry Around Us – Abstract Link: Chemistry Around Us
Cool-Down Time Study
Author/Experimenter: Michael Silvey, CBEE Student, OSU 2014
Link: Cool-Down Time Study
Essential Oil Studies – Qualitative Results
Author: Dr. David Hackleman
Link: Qualitative Results
Hop Oil Extraction
Author: Cronin, Rodriguez – Westerfield
Link: Hop Oil Extraction via Alternative Solvent
Steam Capacity Study 2014
Author: Dr. David Hackleman, October 14, 2014
Link: Calculation of the Steam Condensation Capacity
Extraction Data Entry Form
Author: Dr. David Hackleman
Link: Example with Instructions Link: Excel form to download
Generic Botanical Extraction Techniques
Author: Dr. David Hackleman
Link: Generic Botanical Extraction Techniques
Ice cone freezing experiment #1
Author: George Hackleman
Link: Ice Cone Freezing Experiment #1
Student Projects
- Silylation & Analysis of Orange Oil in the Vernier Mini GC Plus
- Fragrances/Perfumes
- Essential Oil Extract Project
- Hop Essential Oil Microwave Extraction
- Pressurized Essential Oil Extraction Design
- Microwave Extraction of German Chammomile Oil
- Characterization of Botanicals for Home Essential Oil Microwave Extraction