scholarly journals Accelerated Solvent Extraction as a Green Tool for the Recovery of Polyphenols and Pigments from Wild Nettle Leaves

Processes ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (7) ◽  
pp. 803
Author(s):  
Maja Repajić ◽  
Ena Cegledi ◽  
Valentina Kruk ◽  
Sandra Pedisić ◽  
Fırat Çınar ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Solvent Extraction ◽  
Antioxidant Capacity ◽  
Accelerated Solvent Extraction ◽  
Ultrasound Assisted Extraction ◽  
Extraction Solvent ◽  
Green Approach ◽  
Assisted Extraction ◽  
Chlorophylls A And B ◽  
Different Temperatures ◽  
Ultrasound Assisted

This study aimed to investigate the performance of accelerated solvent extraction (ASE) as a green approach for the recovery of polyphenols and pigments from wild nettle leaves (NL). ASE was operated at different temperatures (20, 50, 80 and 110 °C), static times (5 and 10 min) and cycle numbers (1–4) using ethanol (96%) as an extraction solvent. In order to compare the efficiency of ASE, ultrasound assisted extraction (UAE) at 80 °C for 30 min was performed as a referent. Polyphenol and pigment analyses were carried out by HPLC and antioxidant capacity was assessed by ORAC. Seven polyphenols from subclasses of hydroxycinnamic acids and flavonoids, along with chlorophylls a and b and their derivatives and six carotenoids and their derivatives were identified and quantified. Chlorogenic acid was the most abundant polyphenol and chlorophyll a represented the dominant pigment. ASE conditions at 110 °C/10 min/3 or 4 cycles proved to be the optimal for achieving the highest yields of analyzed compounds. In comparison with UAE, ASE showed better performance in terms of yields and antioxidants recovery, hence delivering extract with 60% higher antioxidant capacity. Finally, the potential of NL as a functional ingredient from natural sources can be successfully accessed by ASE.

scholarly journals Green solvents and Ultrasound-Assisted Extraction of bioactive orange (Citrus sinensis) peel compounds

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Abigail Montero-Calderon ◽  
Clara Cortes ◽  
Ana Zulueta ◽  
Ana Frigola ◽  
Maria J. Esteve
Keyword(s):  
Antioxidant Capacity ◽  
Bioactive Compounds ◽  
Orange Peel ◽  
Green Solvents ◽  
Ultrasound Assisted Extraction ◽  
Total Carotenoids ◽  
Carotenoid Concentration ◽  
Assisted Extraction ◽  
Physicochemical Evaluation ◽  
Ultrasound Assisted

Abstract Byproducts such as orange peel have potential uses because of their bioactive compounds, which are important for their potential to reduce the risk factors of diseases caused by aging. The lack of effective techniques and the high levels of pollution produced by the conventional extraction of bioactive compounds using organic solvents have highlighted the need to enhance the ‘green chemistry’ trend. This study evaluates the use of ultrasound to extract bioactive compounds from orange peel. The antioxidant capacity, phenolic content, ascorbic acid, total carotenoids, and HPLC profile of phenolic compounds from orange peel extracts were obtained by a physicochemical evaluation. The results demonstrate that the optimal conditions for the ultrasound-assisted extraction of bioactive orange peel compounds were a power of 400 W, a time of 30 min, and 50% ethanol in water. These conditions were used to obtain a total carotenoid concentration of 0.63 mg ß-carotene/100 g, vitamin C concentration of 53.78 mg AA/100 g, phenolic concentration of 105.96 mg GAE/100 g, and antioxidant capacity of ORAC = 27.08 mM TE and TEAC = 3.97 mM TE. The major phenolic compound identified in all orange peel extracts was hesperidin, with a maximum concentration of 113.03 ± 0.08 mg/100 g.

scholarly journals Ultrasound-Assisted Extraction of Two Types of Antioxidant Compounds (TPC and TA) from Black Chokeberry (Aronia melanocarpa L.): Optimization of the Individual and Simultaneous Extraction Methods

Agronomy ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (8) ◽  
pp. 456 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mercedes Vázquez-Espinosa ◽  
Ana V. González-de-Peredo ◽  
Estrella Espada-Bellido ◽  
Marta Ferreiro-González ◽  
Juan José Toledo-Domínguez ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Volume Ratio ◽  
Extraction Methods ◽  
Antioxidant Compounds ◽  
Ultrasound Assisted Extraction ◽  
Extraction Solvent ◽  
Aronia Melanocarpa ◽  
Assisted Extraction ◽  
Black Chokeberry ◽  
Ultrasound Assisted ◽  
The Individual

Chokeberry (Aronia melanocarpa L.) contains a large number of bioactive compounds, which make of it a highly nutritional and antioxidant food with anti-cancer and anti-inflammatory properties. It has been recently seen its consumption increased because of its interesting composition and properties as a functional food. The ultrasound-assisted extraction method has been optimized, since it is a simple and fast technique to extract phenolic compounds, as well as anthocyanins, not only separately but also simultaneously. Multiple response has been optimized and demonstrated an effectiveness level similar to the individual ones. This represents a considerable reduction in costs, time and work. The optimal conditions for simultaneous extractions were: 54% methanol as extraction solvent at pH 2.72 and 69.4 °C temperature, 70% amplitude, 0.7 s cycle, and 0.5:18.2 g:mL sample mass/solvent volume ratio. The developed methods showed a high precision level with coefficients of variation lower than 5%. The methods were successfully applied to commercial samples. Additionally, the extraction of other compounds of biological interest, such as organic acids and sugars, was also studied.

scholarly journals A Green Ultrasound-Assisted Extraction Optimization of the Natural Antioxidant and Anti-Aging Flavonolignans from Milk Thistle Silybum marianum (L.) Gaertn. Fruits for Cosmetic Applications

Antioxidants ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (8) ◽  
pp. 304 ◽  
Author(s):  
Samantha Drouet ◽  
Emilie A. Leclerc ◽  
Laurine Garros ◽  
Duangjai Tungmunnithum ◽  
Atul Kabra ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Antioxidant Capacity ◽  
Dry Weight ◽  
International Standards ◽  
In Vitro Assays ◽  
Milk Thistle ◽  
Silybum Marianum ◽  
Ultrasound Assisted Extraction ◽  
Assisted Extraction ◽  
Ultrasound Assisted

Silybum marianum (L.) Gaertn. (aka milk thistle) constitutes the source of silymarin (SILM), a mixture of different flavonolignans and represents a unique model for their extraction. Here we report on the development and validation of an ultrasound-assisted extraction (UAE) method of S. marianum flavonolignans follow by their quantification using LC system. The optimal conditions of this UAE method were: aqueous EtOH 54.5% (v/v) as extraction solvent, with application of an ultrasound (US) frequency of 36.6 kHz during 60 min at 45 °C with a liquid to solid ratio of 25:1 mL/g dry weight (DW). Following its optimization using a full factorial design, the extraction method was validated according to international standards of the association of analytical communities (AOAC) to ensure precision and accuracy in the quantitation of each component of the SILM mixture. The efficiency of this UAE was compared with maceration protocol. Here, the optimized and validated conditions of the UAE allowed the highest extraction yields of SILM and its constituents in comparison to maceration. During UAE, the antioxidant capacity of the extracts was retained, as confirmed by the in vitro assays CUPRAC (cupric ion reducing antioxidant capacity) and inhibition of AGEs (advanced glycation end products). The skin anti-aging potential of the extract obtained by UAE was also confirmed by the strong in vitro cell-free inhibition capacity of both collagenase and elastase. To summarize, the UAE procedure presented here is a green and efficient method for the extraction and quantification of SILM and its constituents from the fruits of S. marianum, making it possible to generate extracts with attractive antioxidant and anti-aging activities for future cosmetic applications.

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