Water an Eco-Friendly Crossroad in Green Extraction: An Overview
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In this review, the function of water and the increasing role of water as a green solvent and co-extractant based on its application in ancient times and the need of environmental thinking have been discussed. A brief summary of various extraction methods for natural products, the application of conventional and innovative processes, based on water and future insights and perspectives considering water as an eco-friendly crossroad in green extraction have been reported. Taking into account also the issue of wastewater, this paper calls for-more effective use of water as a finite resource.
Review of Green Solvents for Oil Extraction from Natural Products Using Different Extraction Methods
2014 ◽
Vol 661
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pp. 58-62
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2014 ◽
Vol 12
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pp. 278-285
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2012 ◽
Vol 8
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