Methods of Extraction of Phytochemicals
Dwaipayan Sinha, Suchetana Mukherjee, Shahana Chowdhury
Abstract
From ancient times, plants have been exploited medicinally. Plants contain a variety of phytochemicals that are responsible for their medicinal properties. Nowadays there has been tremendous interest in the extraction of phytochemicals on a large scale for pharmaceutical purposes. Thus there has been a constant evolution of extraction techniques from traditional ones to more sophisticated, nonconventional, and greener techniques. This chapter gives an in-depth overview of various techniques used to extract phytochemicals. Effort has been given to discuss the mechanistic aspects involved in extraction.
Topics & Concepts
Extraction (chemistry)Biochemical engineeringTraditional medicineComputer scienceChemistryChromatographyEngineeringMedicinePhytochemicals and Antioxidant ActivitiesEssential Oils and Antimicrobial ActivityPlant biochemistry and biosynthesis