Ultrasonically assisted extraction (UAE) and microwave assisted extraction (MAE) of functional compounds from plant materials

M. Vinatoru, T. J. Mason, I. Calinescu

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Abstract

In order to identify the chemical constituents of vegetal material it is important that an efficient extraction procedure is followed which provides both an efficient extraction and also limits the decomposition of extracted compounds during the process. Traditional methods such as distillation, solvent extraction and cold compression continue to be used but significant improvements can be achieved with the application of either ultrasound or microwave technologies. In this review we will discuss the development of these methods and review the advantages which can be achieved.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)159-178
Number of pages20
JournalTrAC - Trends in Analytical Chemistry
Volume97
Early online date14 Sept 2017
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Dec 2017

Bibliographical note

© 2017 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.

Funding

M. Vinatoru and I. Calinescu acknowledge the financial support received from the Competitiveness Operational Programme 2014–2020, Action 1.1.4: Attracting high-level personnel from abroad in order to enhance the RD capacity, project: P_37_471, “Ultrasonic/Microwave Nonconventional Techniques as new tools for nonchemical and chemical processes”, financed by contract: 47/05.09.2016.

Keywords

  • Ultrasound and microwave assisted extraction
  • Mechanisms
  • Good practice
  • Industrial prospects

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Analytical Chemistry
  • Spectroscopy

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