Search research articles

ABOUT JoVE

Overview Leadership Blog JoVE Help Center

AUTHORS

Publishing Process Editorial Board Scope & Policies Peer Review FAQ Submit

LIBRARIANS

Testimonials Subscriptions Access Resources Library Advisory Board FAQ

RESEARCH

JoVE Journal Methods Collections JoVE Encyclopedia of Experiments Archive

EDUCATION

JoVE Core JoVE Business JoVE Science Education JoVE Lab Manual Faculty Resource Center Faculty Site

Terms & Conditions of Use

Related Concept Videos

Bioremediation

Bioremediation

Bioremediation is the use of prokaryotes, fungi, or plants to remove pollutants from the environment. This process has been used to remove harmful toxins in groundwater as a byproduct of agricultural run-off and also to clean up oil spills.

Sample Preparation for Analysis: Advanced Techniques

Sample Preparation for Analysis: Advanced Techniques

Accurate analysis of complex samples often requires advanced preparation techniques to achieve reliable and reproducible results. Samples containing inorganic or organic materials can be challenging to dissolve or decompose effectively. Standard sample preparation methods include acid digestion, fusion, dry ashing, and wet digestion.
Acid digestion with strong acids is commonly used to dissolve inorganic materials that are insoluble (do not dissolve) in water. This method can be useful for...

Extraction: Advanced Methods

Extraction: Advanced Methods

Metal ions can be separated from one another by complexation with organic ligands–the chelating agent– to form uncharged chelates. Here, the chelating agent must contain hydrophobic groups and behave as a weak acid, losing a proton to bind with the metal. Since most organic ligands used in this process are insoluble or undergo oxidation in the aqueous phase, the chelating agent is initially added to the organic phase and extracted into the aqueous phase. The metal-ligand complex is...

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by

Same author

Dietary Capsiate-Producing Chili Pepper Promotes Somatic and Femoral Growth and Modulates Intestinal Immunometabolic Responses in Mice.

Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)·2026

Same author

A bioeconomic performance index for comparison of an experimental intensive aquaponic system with tilapia and tomato versus aquaculture and hydroponics.

Scientific reports·2026

Same author

Natural Products in Diabetes Mellitus: 2nd Edition.

Pharmaceuticals (Basel, Switzerland)·2025

Same author

Egg Quality and Laying Performance of Rhode Island Red Hens Fed with Black Soldier Fly Larvae and Microalgae Meal as an Alternative Diet.

Animals : an open access journal from MDPI·2025

Same author

Black Soldier Fly Culture as a Source of Chitin and Chitosan for Its Potential Use in Concrete: An Overview.

Polymers·2025

Same author

Timbe (<i>Acaciella angustissima</i>) as an Alternative Source of Compounds with Biological Activity: Antidiabetic.

Pharmaceuticals (Basel, Switzerland)·2025

Search research articles

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Jun 25, 2025

Single-throughput Complementary High-resolution Analytical Techniques for Characterizing Complex Natural Organic Matter Mixtures

Single-throughput Complementary High-resolution Analytical Techniques for Characterizing Complex Natural Organic Matter Mixtures

Published on: January 7, 2019

Bioactive Compounds from Organic Waste.

Benito Parra-Pacheco¹, Byanka A Cruz-Moreno¹, Humberto Aguirre-Becerra¹

¹Research and Postgraduate Division, School of Engineering, Universidad Autónoma de Querétaro, Campus Amazcala, Carretera a Chichimequillas Km 1 s/n, Amazcala, El Marqués 76265, Querétaro, Mexico.

Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

|May 25, 2024

Summary

Organic waste from agriculture, agroindustry, and floriculture can be revalued. This review explores their potential as sources of valuable bioactive compounds for industrial applications.

Keywords:

added value bioactive compounds biological properties organic waste waste revaluation

More Related Videos

Methods for Facilitating Microbial Growth on Pulp Mill Waste Streams and Characterization of the Biodegradation Potential of Cultured Microbes

Methods for Facilitating Microbial Growth on Pulp Mill Waste Streams and Characterization of the Biodegradation Potential of Cultured Microbes

Published on: December 12, 2013

Capturing Actively Produced Microbial Volatile Organic Compounds from Human-Associated Samples with Vacuum-Assisted Sorbent Extraction

Capturing Actively Produced Microbial Volatile Organic Compounds from Human-Associated Samples with Vacuum-Assisted Sorbent Extraction

Published on: June 1, 2022

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Jun 25, 2025

Single-throughput Complementary High-resolution Analytical Techniques for Characterizing Complex Natural Organic Matter Mixtures

Single-throughput Complementary High-resolution Analytical Techniques for Characterizing Complex Natural Organic Matter Mixtures

Published on: January 7, 2019

Methods for Facilitating Microbial Growth on Pulp Mill Waste Streams and Characterization of the Biodegradation Potential of Cultured Microbes

Methods for Facilitating Microbial Growth on Pulp Mill Waste Streams and Characterization of the Biodegradation Potential of Cultured Microbes

Published on: December 12, 2013

Capturing Actively Produced Microbial Volatile Organic Compounds from Human-Associated Samples with Vacuum-Assisted Sorbent Extraction

Capturing Actively Produced Microbial Volatile Organic Compounds from Human-Associated Samples with Vacuum-Assisted Sorbent Extraction

Published on: June 1, 2022

Area of Science:

Biotechnology
Waste Management
Green Chemistry

Background:

Circular economy principles emphasize waste reuse and reincorporation.
Organic waste valorization yields compost, biofuels, animal feed, dyes, and bioactive compounds.
Research often overlooks floriculture waste, despite its significant volume and slow decomposition.

Purpose of the Study:

To review the composition of organic waste from agriculture, agroindustry, and floriculture.
To analyze the potential of this waste as a source of bioactive compounds.
To explore alternative supply chains for industrial bioactive compounds.

Main Methods:

Literature review of existing research on organic waste composition and valorization.
Analysis of bioactive compound profiles in agricultural, agroindustrial, and floricultural waste streams.
Assessment of revalorization potential for industrial applications.

Main Results:

Floriculture waste, characterized by a low decomposition rate, is rich in bioactive compounds like essential oils, pigments, and phenols.
Agricultural and agroindustrial wastes also present opportunities for bioactive compound extraction.
These waste streams offer a sustainable alternative supply for various industries.

Conclusions:

Organic waste from floriculture, agriculture, and agroindustry represents a largely untapped resource.
Revalorization of these wastes can yield valuable bioactive compounds, supporting circular economy goals.
Further research can unlock the full potential of these materials for industrial reincorporation.