Description
Book SynopsisNatural products are sought after by the food, pharmaceutical and cosmetics industries, and research continues into their potential for new applications. Extraction of natural products in an economic and environmentally-friendly way is of high importance to all industries involved. This book presents a holistic and in-depth view of the techniques available for extracting natural products, with modern and more environmentally-benign methods, such as ultrasound and supercritical fluids discussed alongside conventional methods. Examples and case studies are presented, along with the decision-making process needed to determine the most appropriate method. Where appropriate, scale-up and process integration is discussed. Relevant to researchers in academia and industry, and students aiming for either career path, this book presents a handy digest of the current trends and latest developments in the field with concepts of green chemistry in mind.
Trade ReviewThis book gives an in-depth review of the state-of-the-art techniques for the extraction and processing of natural products and the factors influencing the performance of the process. The book incorporates a number or very useful case-studies. This book is recommended to chemists, chemical-, bio-, food- and environmental engineers working in the academic or industrial sectors. The book may be used well in the training of students in green chemical courses. -- Gyorgy Keglevich * Current Green Chemistry *
Table of ContentsUses and applications of extracts from natural sources; Extraction of natural products: Principles and fundamental aspects Introduction; Ultrasound-Assisted Extraction; Microwave assisted extraction; Accelerated liquid extraction; Supercritical Fluid Extraction; Recent trends and perspectives for the extraction of natural products; Post-Extraction Processes. Improvement of Functional Characteristics of Extracts; Isolation and purification of natural products; Scale-up of Extraction Processes; Integration of Pressurized Fluids-Based Technologies for Natural Products Processing; Economic Aspects
