Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Book Chapter Book Chapter Faculty Publications- Book Chapter Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Microwave-assisted extraction of phytochemicals Subject The topic of the resource Microwaves; Natural pigments; Omics; Pharmaceuticals; Phytochemicals Description An account of the resource 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. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Nithya S.; Krishnan R.R.; Rao N.R.; Naik K.; Praveen N.; Vasantha V.L. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Drug Discovery and Design Using Natural Products, pp. 209-238. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Springer Nature Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2023-01-01 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context <a href="https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-35205-8_8" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-35205-8_8</a> <br /><br /><a href="https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85190947889&amp;doi=10.1007%2F978-3-031-35205-8_8&amp;partnerID=40&amp;md5=d9241a6fa2ba149dfde10593b11282c4" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85190947889&amp;doi=10.1007%2f978-3-031-35205-8_8&amp;partnerID=40&amp;md5=d9241a6fa2ba149dfde10593b11282c4</a> Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Restricted Access Relation A related resource ISBN: 978-303135205-8; 978-303135204-1 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Online Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Book chapter Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 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