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Boateng ID, Clark K. Trends in extracting Agro-byproducts' phenolics using non-thermal technologies and their combinative effect: Mechanisms, potentials, drawbacks, and safety evaluation. Food Chem 2024; 437:137841. [PMID: 37918151 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2023.137841] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/03/2023] [Revised: 10/20/2023] [Accepted: 10/22/2023] [Indexed: 11/04/2023]
Abstract
The agro-food industries generate significant waste with adverse effects. However, these byproducts are rich in polyphenols with diverse bioactivities. Innovative non-thermal extraction (NTE) technologies (Naviglio extractor®, cold plasma (CP), high hydrostatic pressure (HHP), pulse-electric field (PEF), ultrasound-assisted extraction (UAE), etc.) and their combinative effect (integrated UAE + HPPE, integrated PEF + enzyme-assisted extraction, etc.) could improve polyphenolic extraction. Hence, this article comprehensively reviewed the mechanisms, applications, drawbacks, and safety assessment of emerging NTE technologies and their combinative effects in the last 5 years, emphasizing their efficacy in improving agro-byproduct polyphenols' extraction. According to the review, incorporating cutting-edge NTE might promote the extraction ofmore phenolic extractfrom agro-byproducts due to numerous benefits,such as increased extractability,preserved thermo-sensitive phenolics, and low energy consumption. The next five years should investigate combined novel NTE technologies as they increase extractability. Besides, more research must be done on extracting free and bound phenolics, phenolic acids, flavonoids, and lignans from agro by-products. Finally, the safety of the extraction technology on the polyphenolic extract needs a lot of studies (in vivo and in vitro), and their mechanisms need to be explored.
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- Isaac Duah Boateng
- College of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO 65211, United States of America; Certified Group, 199 W Rhapsody Dr, San Antonio, TX 78216, United States of America; Kumasi Cheshire Home, Off Edwenase Road, Kumasi, Ghana.
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- College of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO 65211, United States of America.
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Patil SS, Deshannavar UB, Gadekar-Shinde SN, Gadagi AH, Kadapure SA. Optimization studies on batch extraction of phenolic compounds from Azadirachta indica using genetic algorithm and machine learning techniques. Heliyon 2023; 9:e21991. [PMID: 38027702 PMCID: PMC10658312 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e21991] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/10/2023] [Revised: 10/25/2023] [Accepted: 11/01/2023] [Indexed: 12/01/2023] Open
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Phenolic compounds play a crucial role as secondary metabolites due to their substantial biological activity and medicinal value. These compounds are present in various parts of plant species. This study focused on solid-liquid batch extraction to recover total phenolic compounds from Azadirachta indica leaves. The experimental design was based on the Taguchi L16 array, considering four independent factors: extraction time, temperature, particle size, and solid-to-solvent ratio. Among these factors, the particle size exerted the maximum influence. Particle size inversely affects the yield of total phenolic content (TPC), while temperature, time, and solid-to-liquid ratio have a direct impact. The process factors concerned were investigated both experimentally and through machine learning techniques. Support vector regression (SVR) and random forest method (RFM) algorithms were utilized for predicting TPC, while a genetic algorithm (GA) was employed to derive optimal process parameters. The GA predicts the optimal extraction factors, yielding the maximum TPC. During this study, these factors were the following: particle size of 0.15 mm, extraction time of 40 min, solid-to-liquid ratio of 1:25 g/mL, and a temperature of 55 °C, with a predicted value of 23.039 mg GAE/g of plant material. Notably, in this study, the SVR values of TPC yield closely matched the experimental values for the training and test data set when compared with the random forest method values.
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- Sunita S. Patil
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Dr. D.Y. Patil Institute of Engineering, Management and Research, Pune, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, KLE Dr. M. S. Sheshgiri College of Engineering and Technology, Belagavi, Karnataka, India
- Dr. J. J. Magdum College of Engineering, Jaysingpur, India
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University) College of Engineering, Pune, India
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, KLE Dr. M. S. Sheshgiri College of Engineering and Technology, Belagavi, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, KLE Dr. M. S. Sheshgiri College of Engineering and Technology, Belagavi, Karnataka, India
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Câmpean ȘI, Beșchea GA, Tăbăcaru MB, Scutaru LM, Dragomir G, Brezeanu AI, Șerban A, Năstase G. Preservation of black grapes by isochoric freezing. Heliyon 2023; 9:e17740. [PMID: 37455964 PMCID: PMC10344757 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e17740] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/03/2023] [Revised: 06/20/2023] [Accepted: 06/27/2023] [Indexed: 07/18/2023] Open
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Fruits are perishable. It's crucial to have an efficient preservation technique that may extend storage duration while maintaining the physical quality and nutritional values to avoid wastage. The majority of long-term storage solutions for fruits use refrigeration. In this study, we evaluate the potential of isochoric freezing as an alternative method of preservation for black grapes (Vitis vinifera L.). We compare the properties of black grapes preserved for 7 days in trehalose solution at -4 °C in isochoric conditions (average pressure 34.2 MPa) with those of fresh black grapes and with grapes preserved isobarically in four conditions (room temperature, in the fridge, in the freezer, and in a plastic bag filled with trehalose solution). The results indicate that grapes preserved by isochoric freezing at temperatures below the freezing point of water do not lose weight; on the contrary, they resulted in a very small (2%) weight gain. Freezing under isochoric conditions did not result in significant changes in terms of macroscopic appearance, colour, firmness, °Brix values, or pH. We consider that isochoric freezing has the potential to be used as a preservation method for grapes while maintaining physicochemical parameters similar to those of fresh fruits.
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- Ștefan Ioan Câmpean
- Transilvania University of Brasov, Department of Building Services, Brasov, Romania
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- Transilvania University of Brasov, Department of Building Services, Brasov, Romania
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- Transilvania University of Brasov, Department of Building Services, Brasov, Romania
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- University Politehnica of Bucharest, Thermotechnics, Engines, Thermal and Refrigeration Equipment Department, Bucharest, Romania
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- Transilvania University of Brasov, Department of Building Services, Brasov, Romania
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Improvement of the Ultrasound-Assisted Extraction of Polyphenols from Welsh Onion ( Allium fistulosum) Leaves Using Response Surface Methodology. Foods 2022; 11:foods11162425. [PMID: 36010426 PMCID: PMC9407235 DOI: 10.3390/foods11162425] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/19/2022] [Revised: 08/02/2022] [Accepted: 08/09/2022] [Indexed: 11/27/2022] Open
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Welsh onion (Allium fistulosum) leaves contain several bioactive compounds that can be extracted and used to develop new value-added products (e.g., functional foods and dietary supplements). In the current work, optimal ultrasound-assisted extraction (UAE) conditions to obtain extracts with high polyphenols content and DPPH (1,1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazil) scavenging activity were identified using response surface methodology. A complete 3k factorial design was used to evaluate the effect of different variables of the UAE (extraction temperature, time, and ethanol concentration) on the polyphenols content and the DPPH scavenging activity of the extracts. The best conditions for UAE to reach both the highest values of total polyphenols content (51.78 mg GAE/100 g) and DPPH scavenging activity (34.07 mg Trolox equivalents/100 g) were an extraction temperature of 60 °C, time of 10 min, and ethanol concentration of 70% v/v. The antioxidant activity of the extracts obtained at the optimal conditions was also evaluated by 2,2′-azino-bis-3-ethylbenzthiazoline-6-sulphonic acid (ABTS) and ferric reducing antioxidant power (FRAP) assays obtaining values of 155.51 ± 2.80 μM Trolox/100 g and 1300.21 ± 65.55 μM Trolox/100 g, respectively. Moreover, these extracts were characterized by UHPLC-ESI+-Orbitrap-MS analysis finding that cyanidin (6.0 mg/kg) was the phenolic compound found in the highest amount followed by quercetin-3-glucoside (4.4 mg/kg).
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Mirpoor SF, Varriale S, Porta R, Naviglio D, Spennato M, Gardossi L, Giosafatto CVL, Pezzella C. A biorefinery approach for the conversion of Cynara cardunculus biomass to active films. Food Hydrocoll 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodhyd.2021.107099] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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Gil-Martín E, Forbes-Hernández T, Romero A, Cianciosi D, Giampieri F, Battino M. Influence of the extraction method on the recovery of bioactive phenolic compounds from food industry by-products. Food Chem 2021; 378:131918. [PMID: 35085901 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2021.131918] [Citation(s) in RCA: 53] [Impact Index Per Article: 17.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/30/2021] [Revised: 12/06/2021] [Accepted: 12/19/2021] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Agro-foodindustries generate colossal amounts of non-edible waste and by-products, easily accessible as raw materials for up-cycling active phytochemicals. Phenolic compounds are particularly relevant in this field given their abundance in plant residues and the market interest of their functionalities (e.g. natural antioxidant activity) as part of nutraceutical, cosmetological and biomedical formulations. In "bench-to-bedside" achievements, sample extraction is essential because valorization benefits from matrix desorption and solubilization of targeted phytocompounds. Specifically, the composition and polarity of the extractant, the optimal sample particle size and sample:solvent ratio, as well as pH, pressure and temperature are strategic for the release and stability of mobilized species. On the other hand, current green chemistry environmental rules require extraction approaches that eliminate polluting consumables and reduce energy needs. Thus, the following pages provide an update on advanced technologies for the sustainable and efficient recovery of phenolics from plant matrices.
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- Emilio Gil-Martín
- Department of Biochemistry, Genetics and Immunology, Faculty of Biology, University of Vigo, 36310 Vigo, Spain.
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- Department of Analytical and Food Chemistry, CITACA, CACTI, University of Vigo, 36310 Vigo, Spain.
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Complutense University of Madrid, 28040 Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Clinical Sciences, Polytechnic University of Marche, Ancona, 60131, Italy
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- Department of Clinical Sciences, Polytechnic University of Marche, Ancona, 60131, Italy; Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Sciences, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Clinical Sciences, Polytechnic University of Marche, Ancona, 60131, Italy; International Joint Research Laboratory of Intelligent Agriculture and Agri-product Processing, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, China; Research group on Foods, Nutritional Biochemistry and Health, Universidad Europea del Atlántico, Isabel Torres, 21, 39011 Santander, Spain
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Sridhar A, Ponnuchamy M, Kumar PS, Kapoor A, Vo DVN, Prabhakar S. Techniques and modeling of polyphenol extraction from food: a review. ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMISTRY LETTERS 2021; 19:3409-3443. [PMID: 33753968 PMCID: PMC7968578 DOI: 10.1007/s10311-021-01217-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 48] [Impact Index Per Article: 16.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/15/2021] [Accepted: 03/04/2021] [Indexed: 05/18/2023]
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There is a growing demand for vegetal food having health benefits such as improving the immune system. This is due in particular to the presence of polyphenols present in small amounts in many fruits, vegetables and functional foods. Extracting polyphenols is challenging because extraction techniques should not alter food quality. Here, we review technologies for extracting polyphenolic compounds from foods. Conventional techniques include percolation, decoction, heat reflux extraction, Soxhlet extraction and maceration, whereas advanced techniques are ultrasound-assisted extraction, microwave-assisted extraction, supercritical fluid extraction, high-voltage electric discharge, pulse electric field extraction and enzyme-assisted extraction. Advanced techniques are 32-36% more efficient with approximately 15 times less energy consumption and producing higher-quality extracts. Membrane separation and encapsulation appear promising to improve the sustainability of separating polyphenolic compounds. We present kinetic models and their influence on process parameters such as solvent type, solid and solvent ratio, temperature and particle size.
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- Adithya Sridhar
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Technology, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur, Tamil Nadu 603203 India
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Technology, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur, Tamil Nadu 603203 India
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Sri Sivasubramaniya Nadar College of Engineering, Chennai, India
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Technology, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur, Tamil Nadu 603203 India
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- Center of Excellence for Green Energy and Environmental Nanomaterials (CE@GrEEN), Nguyen Tat Thanh University, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Technology, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur, Tamil Nadu 603203 India
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Panzella L, Moccia F, Nasti R, Marzorati S, Verotta L, Napolitano A. Bioactive Phenolic Compounds From Agri-Food Wastes: An Update on Green and Sustainable Extraction Methodologies. Front Nutr 2020; 7:60. [PMID: 32457916 PMCID: PMC7221145 DOI: 10.3389/fnut.2020.00060] [Citation(s) in RCA: 134] [Impact Index Per Article: 33.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/26/2020] [Accepted: 04/16/2020] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Phenolic compounds are broadly represented in plant kingdom, and their occurrence in easily accessible low-cost sources like wastes from agri-food processing have led in the last decade to an increase of interest in their recovery and further exploitation. Indeed, most of these compounds are endowed with beneficial properties to human health (e.g., in the prevention of cancer and cardiovascular diseases), that may be largely ascribed to their potent antioxidant and scavenging activity against reactive oxygen species generated in settings of oxidative stress and responsible for the onset of several inflammatory and degenerative diseases. Apart from their use as food supplements or as additives in functional foods, natural phenolic compounds have become increasingly attractive also from a technological point of view, due to their possible exploitation in materials science. Several extraction methodologies have been reported for the recovery of phenolic compounds from agri-food wastes mostly based on the use of organic solvents such as methanol, ethanol, or acetone. However, there is an increasing need for green and sustainable approaches leading to phenolic-rich extracts with low environmental impact. This review addresses the most promising and innovative methodologies for the recovery of functional phenolic compounds from waste materials that have appeared in the recent literature. In particular, extraction procedures based on the use of green technologies (supercritical fluid, microwaves, ultrasounds) as well as of green solvents such as deep eutectic solvents (DES) are surveyed.
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- Lucia Panzella
- Department of Chemical Sciences, University of Naples “Federico II”, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Chemical Sciences, University of Naples “Federico II”, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Environmental Science and Policy, Università degli Studi di Milano, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Environmental Science and Policy, Università degli Studi di Milano, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Environmental Science and Policy, Università degli Studi di Milano, Milan, Italy
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Song Y, Tajima H, Sato T, Ito K, Okuno T, Kurasaki M. Zweigelt and Niagara skin extracts suppress cyclobutane pyrimidine dimer formation due to UV irradiation in NHEK cells: first attempt. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND HEALTH. PART. B, PESTICIDES, FOOD CONTAMINANTS, AND AGRICULTURAL WASTES 2020; 55:593-598. [PMID: 32241220 DOI: 10.1080/03601234.2020.1745544] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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The grape skins after pressing the juice are a major problem for winery. However, because it contains a large amount of polyphenols, development of effective usages are expected to construct sustainable waste use. In this study, we examined whether grape skin extract is effective for recovery of DNA damage caused by UV irradiation. Extract from Zweigelt and Niagara skin was prepared by methanol, and UV irradiation was performed at 10 mJ/cm2 (250 nm) and 15 mJ/cm2 (290 nm) using human normal skin cells. As results, the decreased cell viability due to UV irradiation was improved by adding Niagara or Zweigelt skin extract. On the other hand, cyclobutane pyrimidine dimer production due to UV irradiation decreased significantly by Niagara or Zweigelt extract. In addition, the effects of grape skin extracts on the expression of sirtuin gene were also examined.
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- Yutong Song
- Environmental Adaptation Science, Graduate School of Environmental Science, Hokkaido University, Sapporo, Japan
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- Sapporo Bio Factory Co., Ltd, Sapporo, Japan
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- Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, Graduate School of System Design, Tokyo Metropolitan University, Hino, Japan
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- Environmental Adaptation Science, Graduate School of Environmental Science, Hokkaido University, Sapporo, Japan
- Environmental Adaptation Science, Faculty of Environmental Earth Science, Hokkaido University, Sapporo, Japan
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Study of the Kinetics of Extraction Process for The Production of Hemp Inflorescences Extracts by Means of Conventional Maceration (CM) and Rapid Solid-Liquid Dynamic Extraction (RSLDE). SEPARATIONS 2020. [DOI: 10.3390/separations7020020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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In the present work, the kinetics of the extraction process from female inflorescences of Canapa sativa subsp. sativa var. sativa were studied, on the basis of determination of the content of cannabinoids: cannabidiolic acid (CBDA), Δ9-tetrahydrocannabinolic acid (THCA), cannabidiol (CBD) and Δ9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), before and after decarboxylation in the oven, in order to evaluate the possible use of the hemp extract obtained in the food sector. Therefore, both conventional maceration (CM) and rapid solid-liquid dynamic extraction (RSLDE), also known as cyclically pressurized extraction (CPE), were carried out, using parts of the plant approximately of the same size. The alcoholic extracts thus obtained were analyzed by high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) in order to calculate the percentages of cannabinoids present in the inflorescences and thus be able to evaluate the degree of decarboxylation. Furthermore, the extracts were dried to calculate the percentage of solid material present in it, that was made mainly by cannabinoids. The amount of substance extracted from the inflorescences was about 10% (w/w), for both cases considered. Therefore, the extraction yield was the same in the two cases examined and the final qualities were almost identical. However, the extraction times were significantly different. In fact, the maceration of hemp inflorescences in ethyl alcohol was completed in no less than 24 h, while with the RSLDE the extraction was completed in only 4 h. Finally, for a better understanding of the extraction process with cyclically pressurized extraction, a numerical simulation was carried out which allowed to better evaluate the influence of extractive parameters.
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Naviglio D, Scarano P, Ciaravolo M, Gallo M. Rapid Solid-Liquid Dynamic Extraction (RSLDE): A Powerful and Greener Alternative to the Latest Solid-Liquid Extraction Techniques. Foods 2019; 8:foods8070245. [PMID: 31284507 PMCID: PMC6678328 DOI: 10.3390/foods8070245] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/26/2019] [Revised: 06/26/2019] [Accepted: 07/04/2019] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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Traditionally, solid-liquid extractions are performed using organic and/or inorganic liquids and their mixtures as extractant solvents in contact with an insoluble solid matrix (e.g., the Soxhlet method) or using sequential atmospheric pressure systems that require long procedures, such as maceration or percolation. The objective of this procedure is the extraction of any compounds that can be carried out from the inner solid material to the outlet, resulting in a solution containing colorants, bioactive compounds, odorous substances, etc. Over the years, in the extraction techniques sector, there have been many important changes from the points of view of production, quality, and human and environmental safety due to improvements in technology. In more recent times, the interest of the scientific community has been aimed at the study of sustainable processes for the valorization of extracts from vegetables and food by-products, through the use of non-conventional (innovative) technologies that represent a valid alternative to conventional methods, generally through saving time and energy and the formation of fewer by-products. Therefore, with the development of principles based on the prevention of pollution, on a lower risk for human health, and on a low environmental impact, new systems have been implemented to reduce extraction times and solvent consumption, to improve efficiency, and to increase the productivity of the extracts. From this point of view, rapid solid-liquid dynamic extraction (RSLDE), performed using the Naviglio extractor, compared to traditional applications, is a technique that is able to reduce extraction times, generally leads to higher yields, does not require heating of the system, allows one to extract the active ingredients, and avoids their degradation. This technique is based on a new solid-liquid extraction principle named Naviglio’s principle. In this review, after reviewing the latest extraction techniques, an overview of RSLDE applications in various research and production sectors over the past two decades is provided.
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- Daniele Naviglio
- Department of Chemical Sciences, University of Naples Federico II, via Cintia; Monte S. Angelo Complex, Naples 80126, Italy
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- Department of Science and Technology, University of Sannio, Via Port'Arsa 11, 82100 Benevento, Italy
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- Department of Chemical Sciences, University of Naples Federico II, via Cintia; Monte S. Angelo Complex, Naples 80126, Italy
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- Department of Molecular Medicine and Medical Biotechnology, University of Naples Federico II, via Pansini 5, Naples 80131, Italy.
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