Green Technology for Extraction of Bioactive Compounds from Edible Plants

Area of Science:

• Food Science
• Cosmetic Science
• Pharmacology
• Green Chemistry

Background:

• Bioactive compounds are crucial for food, cosmetic, and pharmaceutical industries.
• Efficient extraction from plant materials is key for utilizing these compounds.
• Recent years have seen a focus on balancing economic, social, and environmental factors in extraction.

Purpose of the Study:

• To comprehensively review green extraction technologies for bioactive compounds from plant materials.
• To cover the period from 2020 to 2024.
• To assess advancements in sustainable extraction methods.

Main Methods:

• Literature review of scientific publications from 2020-2024.
• Focus on green extraction technologies.
• Analysis of traditional and non-traditional extraction methods.

Main Results:

• Significant progress in developing safer and more efficient extraction techniques.
• Increased adoption of environmentally friendly approaches.
• Demonstrated compromise between economic viability and ecological impact.

Conclusions:

• Green extraction technologies are vital for sustainable sourcing of bioactive compounds.
• Continued innovation is expected in eco-friendly plant extraction.
• These methods support the development of functional foods, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals.