Infrared Laser-Assisted Extraction of Bioactive Compounds from Rosa canina L.

Area of Science:

• Phytochemistry
• Analytical Chemistry
• Green Extraction Technologies

Background:

• Medicinal plants like Rosa canina are valuable sources of bioactive compounds for health benefits.
• Efficient extraction methods are crucial for maximizing yield and preserving the activity of these compounds.
• Traditional extraction techniques often require optimization for yield and compound preservation.

Purpose of the Study:

• To evaluate infrared laser irradiation (IRLIR) as a novel extraction technology for bioactive compounds from Rosa canina.
• To compare the efficiency of IRLIR with accelerated solvent extraction (ASE).
• To optimize extraction parameters such as solvents and time for IRLIR.

Main Methods:

• Extraction of bioactive compounds from Rosa canina using infrared laser irradiation (IRLIR) technology.
• Testing of different solvents (water-ethanol, hexane-ethanol) and extraction times.
• Analysis of bioactive compound profiles and antioxidant activity using chromatographic and spectrophotometry methods.
• Comparison of IRLIR results with accelerated solvent extraction (ASE).

Main Results:

• IRLIR proved effective for extracting (+)-catechin, gallic acid, and lutein from Rosa canina.
• IRLIR yielded a richer extract formula compared to ASE.
• The IRLIR process demonstrated short extraction times, low solvent consumption, and reduced energy usage.
• IRLIR technology was identified as a more reliable analytical tool for Rosa canina extract analysis.

Conclusions:

• Infrared laser irradiation (IRLIR) is a promising, efficient, and cost-effective technology for extracting bioactive compounds from medicinal plants like Rosa canina.
• IRLIR offers advantages over ASE in terms of yield, extraction time, solvent use, and energy consumption.
• This study highlights IRLIR as a valuable tool for the valorization of natural superfoods and their active compounds.