ASSESING THE EFFICACY OF CITRUS AURANTIUM (ORANGE) AND CITRUS LIMON (LEMON) PEEL EXTRACT AS A NATURAL DEGREASER

Abstract

The objective of this research was to analyze the patterns in existing literature regarding the use of citrus fruit waste. The study aims to examine the processing steps that citrus fruit waste undergoes to achieve its various intended applications and to identify the methods used to evaluate the effectiveness and performance of waste products derived from citrus fruits. Additionally, this study assesses the effectiveness of extracts from the peels of Citrus aurantium and Citrus limon as natural degreasers. This research employed a systematic approach to evaluate the potential uses of citrus fruit waste. The goal is to reduce the amount of waste sent to landfills. The extracts were compared with conventional chemical degreasers, focusing on limonene and citric acid as the key active components. The results indicated that both extracts exhibited significant degreasing properties, with orange peel extract performing slightly better. These findings suggest that citrus peel extracts could serve as eco-friendly alternatives to synthetic degreasers, providing a sustainable solution with a reduced environmental impact. This study indicates that citrus peel extracts, particularly from Citrus Aurantium and Citrus Limon, can serve as natural and effective degreasers. These findings have important implications for creating environmentally friendly and sustainable cleaning products. By highlighting the potential of citrus peel extracts as natural degreasers, this study supports the increasing trend toward sustainable and eco-friendly practices across various industries.