Journal of Health and Rehabilitation Research,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
4(1), P. 1701 - 1705
Published: March 31, 2024
Background:
Flavonoids
are
recognized
for
their
extensive
health
benefits,
including
antioxidant,
anti-inflammatory,
antimicrobial,
and
neuroprotective
effects.
Traditional
methods
flavonoid
extraction,
often
dependent
on
toxic
solvents
high
energy
inputs,
have
prompted
the
exploration
of
more
sustainable
efficient
extraction
techniques.
This
movement
aligns
with
global
shift
towards
greener
methodologies
that
promise
to
enhance
purity
yield
these
vital
phytochemicals
therapeutic
purposes.
Objective:
In
this
hypothesis-driven
study,
we
aimed
evaluate
effectiveness
advanced
green
technologies—microwave-assisted
(MAE),
supercritical
fluid
(SFE),
ultrasound-assisted
(UAE)—for
isolating
flavonoids
from
botanical
sources.
A
secondary
objective
was
assess
antioxidant
capabilities
extracted
flavonoids,
thereby
linking
efficiency
process
bioactivity
compounds.
Methods:
The
study
utilized
MAE,
SFE,
UAE
extract
a
predetermined
plant
source,
optimizing
parameters
each
method
maximize
activity.
quantitatively
measured
in
mg
per
gram
dry
material,
while
capacity
evaluated
using
DPPH
(2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl)
assay,
focusing
percentage
radical
scavenging
Results:
Our
findings
indicated
MAE
most
method,
producing
120
mg/g
an
85%
SFE
followed,
yields
100
90
mg/g,
capacities
80%
75%
activity,
respectively.
These
results
not
only
supported
our
hypothesis
techniques
could
outperform
traditional
extracting
but
also
highlighted
as
superior
technique
terms
both
efficacy.
Conclusion:
validates
potential
technologies,
particularly
microwave-assisted
effective
alternatives
conventional
methods.
By
extracts,
technologies
pave
way
significant
advancements
pharmaceutical
nutraceutical
industries,
fostering
deeper
understanding
utilization
wellness.
IntechOpen eBooks,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Oct. 1, 2024
In
recent
decades,
infrared
spectroscopy
has
proved
to
be
an
effective
tool
for
studying
biological
molecules,
thanks
in
particular
advances
Fourier
transform
(FTIR)
spectroscopy.
This
method
is
widely
used
characterize
providing
precise
data
on
samples
and
finding
extensive
applications
biotechnological
research.
Macroalgae,
alongside
marine
crustaceans,
are
now
recognized
as
primary
sources
of
biomass,
offering
nutritional
benefits
promising
bioactive
molecules.
Hydrocolloids
extracted
from
algae
play
a
crucial
role
food
additives,
improving
the
texture
quality
products.
chapter
explores
detail
fundamentals,
analysis
methods,
spectrum
interpretation,
associated
aspects
characterizing
hydrocolloids
present
cell
wall
using
FTIR
It
provides
in-depth
overview
methodologies
extract
these
various
types
while
optimizing
analytical
techniques
interpreting
results.
By
enriching
our
understanding
compounds,
this
aims
promote
their
use
diverse
fields
such
biotechnology,
highlighting
growing
potential
sustainable
biologically
beneficial
resources.
Journal of Health and Rehabilitation Research,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
4(1), P. 1701 - 1705
Published: March 31, 2024
Background:
Flavonoids
are
recognized
for
their
extensive
health
benefits,
including
antioxidant,
anti-inflammatory,
antimicrobial,
and
neuroprotective
effects.
Traditional
methods
flavonoid
extraction,
often
dependent
on
toxic
solvents
high
energy
inputs,
have
prompted
the
exploration
of
more
sustainable
efficient
extraction
techniques.
This
movement
aligns
with
global
shift
towards
greener
methodologies
that
promise
to
enhance
purity
yield
these
vital
phytochemicals
therapeutic
purposes.
Objective:
In
this
hypothesis-driven
study,
we
aimed
evaluate
effectiveness
advanced
green
technologies—microwave-assisted
(MAE),
supercritical
fluid
(SFE),
ultrasound-assisted
(UAE)—for
isolating
flavonoids
from
botanical
sources.
A
secondary
objective
was
assess
antioxidant
capabilities
extracted
flavonoids,
thereby
linking
efficiency
process
bioactivity
compounds.
Methods:
The
study
utilized
MAE,
SFE,
UAE
extract
a
predetermined
plant
source,
optimizing
parameters
each
method
maximize
activity.
quantitatively
measured
in
mg
per
gram
dry
material,
while
capacity
evaluated
using
DPPH
(2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl)
assay,
focusing
percentage
radical
scavenging
Results:
Our
findings
indicated
MAE
most
method,
producing
120
mg/g
an
85%
SFE
followed,
yields
100
90
mg/g,
capacities
80%
75%
activity,
respectively.
These
results
not
only
supported
our
hypothesis
techniques
could
outperform
traditional
extracting
but
also
highlighted
as
superior
technique
terms
both
efficacy.
Conclusion:
validates
potential
technologies,
particularly
microwave-assisted
effective
alternatives
conventional
methods.
By
extracts,
technologies
pave
way
significant
advancements
pharmaceutical
nutraceutical
industries,
fostering
deeper
understanding
utilization
wellness.
