Microwave-assisted extraction of phytochemicals

Title

Microwave-assisted extraction of phytochemicals

Creator

Nithya S.; Krishnan R.R.; Rao N.R.; Naik K.; Praveen N.; Vasantha V.L.

Description

Microwave-assisted extraction (MAE) has emerged as a promising technique for the extraction of phytochemicals and has received substantial scientific attention in recent years. MAE involves the utilization of microwaves to heat the sample, which facilitates the release of bioactive compounds from the plant matrix. MAE offers several advantages over traditional extraction methods, including faster extraction times, higher extraction yields, and reduced solvent consumption. To improve the efficiency of the extraction process, research has concentrated on optimizing various parameters, including the extraction temperature, extraction time, and solvent type. Additional studies have investigated the effect of MAE on the chemistry and bioactivity of the extracted phytochemicals. Several classes of phytochemicals, including phenolic compounds, flavonoids, and alkaloids, have been successfully extracted using MAE. These compounds possess various biological activities, such as antioxidant, antimicrobial, and anticancer properties. Essential oils from aromatic plants have also been extracted using MAE, which is widely employed in the food, cosmetic, and pharmaceutical industries. Despite its many advantages, the major challenge in the application of MAE is the potential degradation of the extracted compounds due to the high-temperature and high-pressure conditions during extraction. Additionally, the cost of microwave equipment and the need for specialized expertise may stunt its widespread adoption. In diverse omics disciplines, MAE shows promise, notably for the development of analytical platforms for research in genomics, proteomics, metabolomics, and related subdisciplines. Nonetheless, more investigation is required to optimize the extraction conditions and guarantee that the chemical makeup and biological activity of the isolated phytochemicals are preserved. The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2023, Corrected Publication 2023. All rights reserved.

Source

Drug Discovery and Design Using Natural Products, pp. 209-238.

Date

2023-01-01

Publisher

Springer Nature

Subject

Microwaves; Natural pigments; Omics; Pharmaceuticals; Phytochemicals

Coverage

Nithya S., Department of Life Sciences, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bangalore, India; Krishnan R.R., Department of Life Sciences, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bangalore, India; Rao N.R., Department of Life Sciences, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bangalore, India; Naik K., Department of Life Sciences, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bangalore, India; Praveen N., Department of Life Sciences, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bangalore, India; Vasantha V.L., Department of Life Sciences, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bangalore, India

Rights

Restricted Access

Relation

ISBN: 978-303135205-8; 978-303135204-1

Format

Online

Language

English

Type

Book chapter

Identifier

https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-35205-8_8

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