Natural Product Extraction
Author | : Mauricio A Rostagno |
Publisher | : Royal Society of Chemistry |
Total Pages | : 1032 |
Release | : 2015-10-09 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781782626220 |
ISBN-13 | : 1782626220 |
Rating | : 4/5 (20 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: Natural 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, Natural Product Extraction presents a handy digest of the current trends and latest developments in the field with concepts of Green Chemistry in mind.