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Deep Eutectic Solvents (DESs) have emerged as promising eco-friendly pre-treatment agents for lignocellulosic biomass, offering considerable advantages for the nanofibrillation process. This study investigates the impact of DESs on cellulose fibers morphology, focusing on solubilization phenomena in the amorphous regions that may facilitate cellulose nanofiber production. The pre-treatment process combining a DES (triethylmethylammonium chloride and imidazole, TEMA:IMD) with microwave (MW) energy was optimized to enhance the solubility of cellulosic fibers. A response surface methodology (RSM) was employed to optimize the DES-MW-assisted pre-treatment. Results show that the reaction time and the temperature significantly influence the solubility of cellulosic fibers. The optimized conditions resulted in cellulose fibers with low content of hemicellulose and lignin, high crystallinity index, and improved thermal stability. The effectiveness of DES-MW pre-treatment in producing cellulose nanofibers (CNFs) from native and pre-treated fibers was investigated. Cellulose fibers pre-treated with a DES yielded CNFs with a narrower diameter distribution. Overall, optimized DES-MW pre-treatment offers a promising strategy for the efficient and sustainable extraction of CNFs. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In recent times, almost 25% of global copper obtained by leaching-cum-solvent extraction routes is considered profitable for the manufacturing of high-quality cathode material. The dissolution kinetics of copper from low-grade goldfieldite ore was examined in ammonia–ammonium sulfate media. In this study, the influences of leachant concentration, reaction temperature, and particle size on goldfieldite ore dissolution were considered. Thus, the experimental results affirmed that the dissolution rate increases steadily with increase in leachant concentration, reaction temperature, and decreasing particle sizes. At established conditions (0.5 mol/L NH3–(NH4)2SO4; 75 °C; and 45 µm), 89.9% dissolution efficiency was achieved within 120 min. The activation energy (Ea) and reaction order calculated to be 34.8 kJ/mol and 1.045 supported the diffusion control mechanism with a first-order relation. Hence, the pregnant leach solution obtained at the optimal leaching conditions was accordingly treated and beneficiated to produce a high-grade copper chloride (CuCl2: 00-348-1947), recommended for various industrial utilities. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Toluene solubles (TS) play a crucial role in mesophase pitch (MP), but their influence on the spinnability of MP and the properties of carbon fiber remains unclear. In this work, a solvent extraction method is employed to regulate the TS content in MP for improving its spinnability, and the MPs with different TS contents are prepared. The results show that TS, characterized as a small molecule (IOS = 0.337) with an alkyl side chain length index (Abs1460/Abs1380) of 2.012, can significantly improve the flowability of the system. Following comprehensive characterization, a unique molecular structure model is constructed. The removal of a portion of TS increases the regularity of the microcrystalline structure to a certain extent (d002 = 3.447 Å, Lc = 8.86 nm), further optimizing the spinning performance of compounded MPs with different TS contents, and improving the tensile strength and thermal conductivity of their carbon fibers. The compounded sample MP-TS-17, containing 17 wt% TS, shows superior spinning performance at a high rotary speed of 315 rpm, accompanying with an average and even diameter of 12.60 μm. The carbon fiber derived from MP-TS-17 perform an impressive tensile strength of 2.39 GPa and a high thermal conductivity of 612 W·m−1·K−1. Compared with the carbon fiber from the raw material MP, its mechanical strength and thermal conductivity are improved by 97.4% and 120%, respectively, demonstrating a promising approach for preparing high-performance petroleum-based mesophase pitch carbon fiber. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The demand of 4-hydroxybenzoic acid (4-HBA) has increased due to their promising properties in the various industries such as pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and plastic sectors. Mostly 0.005 to 0.035 mol/liter of 4-HBA was observed in the waste stream or fermentation broth. Hence, this work presents a schematic study of 4-HBA separation from the aqueous phase by physical extraction method using conventional and natural solvents (CANS). The harmless and eco-friendly green solvents such as alsi (flaxseed) oil, castor oil, and conventional solvents such as diethyl carbonate, diethyl succinate, and xylene are employed in the extraction experiments. Several parameters, such as the KDHBA, %EHBA, PHBA, and the DHBA, were examined. The parameters were examined to evaluate the equilibrium for this physical extraction experiment. The obtained results showed the following trend of KDHBA and %EHBA, respectively, diethyl carbonate (0.951, 48.75%) > alsi oil (0.565, 36.12%) > diethyl succinate (0.504, 33.51%) > castor oil (0.457, 31.35%). > xylene (0.283, 22.06%). [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Solvent extraction behaviors of Se (VI) from nitric acid solutions were investigated with multiple extractants used for uranium, plutonium, minor actinides, and rare earth elements separation processes from high-level liquid waste. During the processes, Se remained in the residual aqueous solutions, as all extractants showed distribution ratios < 1. In contrast, Se showed distribution ratios > 1 with o-phenylenediamine in dilute nitric acid (< 2 M HNO3), octanol as the organic phase, and concentrated nitric acid (8 M HNO3) for back extraction, suggesting a potential new single separation process and recovery of Se. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Four chromatographic supports were functionalized with bis-(2-ethylhexyl) phosphoric acid (HDEHP) and examined for radiation stability when used for f-element separations after exposure to high levels of ionizing gamma radiation. Changes in Eu(III) partitioning were evaluated and compared to an analogous solvent extraction system using HDEHP in n-dodecane. The solvent extraction system showed an increase in Eu(III) uptake with increasing γ irradiation dose to the solvent in the presence of nitric acid. The Eu(III) distribution profiles indicate that the functionalized chromatographic support materials are less affected by γ irradiation, when exposed in a radiation environment of up to 2.5 MGy in the presence of nitric acid. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Polyhydroxybutyrate (PHB) is a potential biopolymer and can replace petroleum-based plastic. PHB accumulated by bacteria needs a supply of carbon source whereas cyanobacteria are capable of synthesizing PHB by carbon fixation using sunlight energy. Since PHB is an intracellular product the polymer recovery cost is about 50 % of production cost. Apart from these, cyanobacterial pigments also affect the purity and recovery yield. In the present study, Chlorogloea fritschii TISTR 8527 was chosen as a PHB cell factory which accumulated 28 % of biopolymer. The hypochlorite-chloroform dispersion method could remove the pigments along with PHB extraction with 95.51 ± 3.164 % of the recovery in a single step. In addition to this, PHB extraction was performed with various halogenated solvents and green non-halogenated solvents with hypochlorite pretreatment. Selected solvents were unable to recover more than 90 % of polymer yield due to unsuitable operating conditions. Besides this, the green solvent dimethyl carbonate (DMC) was employed for PHB recovery with prior pigment removal from biomass using chilled methanol. DMC was capable of 83.34 ± 0.76 % biopolymer recovery with a purity of 75 %. PHB recovered using DMC has improved thermal and material characteristics. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Aqueous enzyme-assisted solvent extraction (AE-SE) of oil from apricot (Prunus armeniaca L.) kernel was investigated in this study and the operational parameters were optimized. After preliminary screening, a cocktail of enzymes (Celluclast 1.5 L and Alcalase Pure 2.4 L [60:40, v/v)] of 1% (v/w) was chosen. The extraction process parameters: temperature (40–60 °C), time (1–5 h), and pH (4–9) were optimized using Box–Behnken design to achieve the highest oil yield (%) and antioxidant activity (DPPH, %). Under optimized conditions, i.e., temperature 40 °C, time 2.5 h, and pH 8.28, the highest oil yield and DPPH were 47.93% and 67.31%, respectively. The gas chromatography analysis disclosed that apricot kernel oil extracted by solvent extraction and AE-SE have similar fatty acid compositions, and the oil is rich in unsaturated fatty acids. The physicochemical analysis showed AE-SE method produces high-quality oil and can be substituted as green technology for industrial oil extraction purposes. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Solvent extraction of selenium(IV) ions from highly concentrated hydrochloric acid using 0.4 mol/L Aliquat 336 dissolved in kerosene was investigated. As a modifying agent, 1-octanol (10% v/v) was added to the organic phase to avoid the third phase formation. The effect of different parameters affecting the liquid-liquid extraction of selenium(IV) such as the acid concentration, shaking time, metal ion concentration in the aqueous phase, loading capacity, diluents, and temperature, was studied. The results indicate that selenium(IV) is extracted efficiently by 0.4 mol/L Aliquat 336 dissolved in kerosene. It was noticed that the extraction increased with the increase in the acid and Aliquat 336 concentrations, reaching an extraction percentage of about 92% at 8 mol/L HCl and 97.1% at 1 mol/L extractant. The extracted organic species is postulated to be [H2SeO2Cl2.2R4NCl]org by using the slope analysis method, and the value of Kex for selenium(IV) extraction was found to be 26.17 ± 2 M− 2. The structure of the extracted organic species was confirmed by FT-IR. The effect of diluents using various aliphatic and aromatic diluents indicated that kerosene is the most preferred diluent. This is owing to safety ground purpose, economic consideration, the lower cost, availability, and lower toxicity. Thermodynamic parameters indicate the endothermic nature for the solvent extraction of selenium(IV) for the investigated system according to the positive value obtained of the enthalpy change (ΔH). Depending on the obtained results, the method was used to recover selenium(IV) from a simulated solution synthesized in hydrochloric acid medium, which is expected in anode slime leach liquor solution. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Purpose: The removal of the residual solvent dichloromethane from biodegradable poly(D,L-lactic-co-glycolic acid) (PLGA) microparticles was investigated by aqueous or alcoholic wet extraction or vacuum-drying. Methods: Microparticles were prepared by the O/W solvent extraction/evaporation method. The solidified microparticles were separated by filtration and the effect of subsequent drying and wet extraction methods were investigated. The residual solvent content was analysed with gas chromatography (organic solvents) and Karl Fischer titration (water). The effect of extraction conditions on microparticle aggregation, surface morphology and encapsulation of the drugs dexamethasone and risperidone was investigated. Results: Residual dichloromethane was reduced to 2.43% (w/w) (20 °C) or 0.03% (w/w) (35 °C) by aqueous wet extraction. With vacuum-drying, residual dichloromethane only decreased from about 5% (w/w) to 4.34% (w/w) (20 °C) or 3.20% (w/w) (35 °C) due to the lack of the plasticizing effect of water. Redispersion of filtered, wet microparticles in alcoholic media significantly improved the extraction due to an increased PLGA plasticization. The potential of different extractants was explained with the Gordon-Taylor equation and Hansen solubility parameters. Extraction in methanol: or ethanol:water mixtures reduced residual dichloromethane from 4 - 7% (w/w) to 0.5 - 2.3% (w/w) within 1 h and 0.08 - 0.18% (w/w) within 6 h. Higher alcohol contents and higher temperature resulted in aggregation of microparticles and lower drug loadings. Conclusion: The final removal of residual dichloromethane was more efficient with alcoholic wet extraction followed by aqueous wet extraction at elevated temperature and vacuum drying of the microparticles. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

A rapid and sensitive dispersive liquid–liquid microextraction (DLLME) method coupled with UV-Vis spectrophotometry has been developed and validated for the determination of metoclopramide in pharmaceutical and biological samples. The method is based on the formation of an ion-pair complex between metoclopramide and cobalt(II) thiocyanate under acidic conditions (pH = 3), followed by DLLME to efficiently preconcentrate the chromogenic complex. In the novel DLLME procedure, methylene chloride was used as the extraction solvent and acetonitrile acted as the dispersive solvent, generating a cloudy heterogeneous mixture upon injection into the aqueous sample. This facilitated extensive interfacial contact and partitioning of the metoclopramide-cobalt complex into the fine dispersed methylene chloride droplets within minutes. After centrifugation, the sedimented organic phase was analyzed at the maximum wavelength of 625 nm. Under optimal conditions, the method permitted quantification of metoclopramide from 0.25–45 µg/mL with high enrichment factors, and LOD of 0.078 µg/mL, LOQ of 0.258 µg/mL and high extraction recoveries in the range of 94–101% were obtained. The proposed DLLME-spectrophotometric methodology provides a simple, rapid and sensitive approach for routine therapeutic monitoring and quality control of metoclopramide in real samples. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Ionic liquid (IL) assisted liquid–liquid-extraction (LLE) has been emerged as fascinating pathway to extract gallium (Ga(III)) from electronic waste. The computational investigation of LLE invokes the UNIQUAC model with extended Pitzer–Debye–Hückel (PDH*) framework to accommodate long range interactions due to the presence of ions. The combination of quantum chemical calculation and global optimization technique have been incorporated to estimate the model parameters. Herein, phosphonium and ammonium-based ILs having 26 tie-lines are used for sole Ga(III) extraction and 14 tie-lines for co-extraction. The sole Ga(III) extraction exhibits deviation between 0.5 and 0.8%, and co-extraction ranges from 0.85 to 1.5% and thus highlights the goodness of estimation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Carob plant extracts contain a variety of secondary metabolites (SM) with potential health benefits. Factors such as the extraction method and the geographical origin of the plant influence the extraction yield and quality of SM extracts. This study aims to increase the percentage of aqueous fraction in the solvent used to extract SM from carob pulp from distinct regions of Morocco (Ghafsai and Tainest). At the same time, it seeks to maximize the total phenolic content (TPC) in the extracts, minimize degradation, and preserve their integrity. A preliminary screening was conducted to assess the extraction efficiency of pure aqueous and organic solvents, revealing that water, methanol, and ethanol were the most effective solvents. The mixture response surface design methodology was then applied to investigate the synergistic effect of these solvents on the extraction of Total Phenolic Content (TPC). The results from the mixture design methodology (MDM) demonstrated that the optimal solvent system was a water/methanol/ethanol blend (50:30:20 v/v/v), yielding TPC concentrations of up to 55.47 ± 0.01 and 41.85 ± 0.04 mg GAE/g from carob samples collected in Ghafsai and Tainest, respectively. These extracts also exhibited notable IC50 values (DPPH: 328.18 ± 0.21 and 879.06 ± 0.15, ABTS: 65.71 ± 0.2 and 128.05 ± 0.17, FRAP: 328.18 ± 0.21 and 879.06 ± 0.15 µg/mL for Tainest and Ghafsai samples, respectively). This study underscores the synergistic effect of the solvent mixture on TPC extraction and the influence of interregional variation on SM contents. Overall, this study advocates for the promotion and increased utilization of water as a green solvent in SM extraction from plant material, aiming to mitigate toxicity and risks associated with high proportions of organic solvents used in the extraction process. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Quantitatively assessing all per- and poly fluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) in an environmental sample, particularly soils impacted by aqueous film forming foams (AFFFs), has proven to be a challenge. To make such an assessment, a comprehensive sample processing procedure and analytical tool must be used. However, doubts remain whether current analytical tools such as high-resolution mass spectrometry (HRMS) with targeted quantitation and semi-quantitative analysis of suspects (Semi-Q HRMS) or total organic fluorine (TOF) are capable of accurately quantifying all non-polymeric PFASs in a sample. Further, current comprehensive soil PFAS HRMS methods are incompatible with TOF, preventing direct comparisons of the approaches. To enable direct comparisons, a soil sample processing procedure that is comprehensive as well as compatible with multiple analytical tools is needed. In this study, we assessed the performance of a previously developed soil PFAS method, EPA Method 1633, and a hybrid solid phase extraction (SPE)–based method for characterizing AFFF-impacted soil composites while maintaining compatibility with multiple analytical tools (i.e., Semi-Q HRMS and TOF). Comparative results for AFFF-impacted soil composites indicate analysis via EPA Method 1633 (as compared to the novel hybrid method) results in maybe up to 75% of the PFAS mass being missed by only analyzing for compounds listed in EPA Method 1633. Simply expanding the EPA Method 1633 analyte list was insufficient to account for the missing mass: up to 69% of the PFAS mass was still missed because of EPA Method 1633's extraction and cleanup bias. Additionally, the novel method developed offers a more comprehensive analysis with minimal reductions to sensitivity when compared to those reported in EPA Method 1633, with limits of quantification ranging from 0.12 to 2.4 ng/g as compared to 0.16–4.0 ng/g, respectively. For these reasons, an alternative hybrid SPE-based method is proposed for comprehensive evaluation of PFASs in AFFF-impacted soils. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Microalgae show great potential as a biodiesel feedstock, primarily attributed to their rapid growth rates and higher lipid content. Biomass pretreatment is a critical step in biodiesel production, as it is essential for providing unsaturated and saturated fatty acids to produce fatty acid methyl ester (FAME). The present study investigates the effect of two-stage cultivation of nutrient starvation and ultrasonic-assisted solvent extraction technique from Scenedesmus dimorphus on lipid content and productivity. Preliminary studies facilitated the identification of an appropriate range to which the variables must be optimized. Scenedesmus dimorphus was obtained from the National Repository for Microalgae and Cyanobacteria [NRMC-F]. The medium optimization resulted in a higher lipid content (38.45%) in the M4N medium under starved conditions. The generated model (R2 = 0.998) forecasted the lipid content of 0.317 g/L after 87.19 min of sonication under the sonication power (65.77 W) with a molar ratio [chloroform:methanol] (1.3:1), which was experimentally validated. Under optimized conditions, the efficiency of extraction has been improved from 64.6 to 72.5% with a maximum biodiesel yield of 25.4 wt.%. In summary, this research successfully identified the optimal growth medium and pretreatment conditions, ultimately maximizing the production of biodiesel. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This study investigates the mineralogical composition and elemental distribution of oil shale and its ash from Sultani deposits using X-ray diffraction (XRD) and X-ray fluorescence (XRF) analyses, respectively. The XRD analysis of the oil shale samples confirmed the presence of calcite and quartz as primary mineral phases. However, XRD analysis of the oil shale ash revealed the presence of gypsum in addition to calcite and quartz, suggesting thermal decomposition and mineral transformation during combustion. The Sequential solvent extraction procedure provides insights into the distribution of heavy metals within Sultani oil shale ash. Specifically, the water-soluble fraction (stage 1) exhibited the presence of readily mobile metals, notably sulfur and silicon. In the exchangeable fraction (stage 2), metals were identified as bound to particle surfaces and acid-soluble salts, with notable concentrations of calcium, iron, and other trace elements observed. Manganese oxide and organically bound metals emerged in the easily reduced fraction (stage 3), while metals associated with oxidizable minerals were predominant in the oxidizable fraction (stage 4). Additionally, the non-mobile fraction (stage 5) entrapped metals within mineral crystal lattices, indicating limited mobility. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Zingiber cassumunar Roxb. rhizome extract has high potential as an antimicrobial agent, which can be applied in various food production processes and plays role in inhibiting various foodborne pathogenic microorganisms. The purpose of this research was to study the mechanism and stability of the extract's antimicrobial activity, especially when observed from the degradation of microbial cells. Specimens were extracted by maceration method with three types of solvents with different polarities and steam distillation. The 25% extract using ethyl acetate solvent showed antimicrobial activity against Gram-negative bacteria (Enterobacter spp. and Pseudomonas spp.); Gram-positive bacteria (Listeria monocytogenes); and fungi (Rhizopus oryzae and Penicillium spp.) in well-diffusion assays. The antimicrobial activity of the extract was lower than several commercially used antibiotics such as antibacterial (penicillin G and streptomycin) and antifungal (nystatin) but exhibited broad inhibition spectrum against pathogen samples. The antimicrobial activity of the extract will increase at a low pH condition (pH 4–5) and is stable in 1–4% salt solution. Although the inhibitory activity was decreased slightly upon heating, the antimicrobial activity was stable up to 15 min of exposure to high temperatures (80○C and 100○C). Antimicrobial activity of the extract was reported to be higher in a spheroplast and protoplast condition. Leakage of metal ions such as calcium and potassium ions indicated that the activity of the extract could interfere with cell permeability so that the cells become lysed. The extract caused some damage to the bacteria and fungi cell bodies such as holes, curls, shrinkage, elongation, and swelling. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Solvent extraction of lithium from brine with a high Mg/Li ratio was investigated. Tributyl phosphate (TBP), ferric chloride (FeCl3), and kerosene were used as the extractant, co-extractant, and diluent, respectively. The mechanism of the extraction process was studied by LC–MS, UV–VIS, and FT-IR analyses. Effects of organic to aqueous phase volume ratio (O/A) on the extraction efficiency and separation factor were optimized. The effects of major parameters including Fe/Li molar ratio, hydrochloric acid concentration, and TBP volume percent as well as their interactions on the lithium extraction efficiency were evaluated using central composite design. These major parameters represent interactions within their selected ranges. While the lithium extraction efficiency as the response value in the experimental design showed the most sensitivity to the acid concentration, the separation factors were more affected by alteration in the TBP volume percent with the fixed optimum values of the other major parameters. The highest one-stage extraction efficiency of 76.3% and Li/Mg separation factor of 304 were obtained at the optimum conditions of Fe/Li = 2.99, HCl = 0.01 M, and TBP = 55%. The Mg/Li mass ratio could be significantly reduced from 192 in the feed to 1.5 in the stripping solution. Based on the findings, a schematic diagram of the process including extraction, stripping, and saponification steps was proposed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Artificial neural networks (ANNs) are biologically inspired algorithms designed to simulate the way in which the human brain processes information. In sample preparation for bioanalysis, liquid–liquid extraction (LLE) represents an important step with the extraction solvent selection is the key laborious step. In the current work, a robust and reliable ANNs model for LLE solvent prediction was generated which could predict the suitable solvent for analyte extraction. The developed ANNs model takes a set of chosen descriptors for the cited analyte as an input and predicts the corresponding Hansen solubility parameters of the suitable extraction solvent as a model output. Then, from the solvent combination's appendix, the analyst can identify the proposed extraction solvents' combination for the cited analyte easily and efficiently. For the experimental validation of the model prediction capabilities, twenty structurally diverse drugs belonging to different pharmacological classes were extracted from human plasma. The extraction process was performed using the predicted extraction solvent combination for each drug and quantitively estimated by HPLC/UV methods to assess their extraction recovery. The developed LLE solvent prediction model is in- line with the global trend towards green chemistry since it limits the consumption of organic solvents. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Solvent-extracted fractions of six Indian coal samples of different ranks were investigated using multiple geochemical, petrological and spectroscopic proxies and an attempt was made to indicate possible fingerprint regions for different polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH) with the help of excitation-emission matrix (EEM). In this study, for the very first time, the influence of rank and maturation of organic matter in the characterisation of coal solvent-extracts from Indian coals were perceived from the viewpoint of fluorescence EEM. Vitrinite reflectance (VRo) values were used to determine the general ranks of the original coal samples viz. lignite, subbituminous, bituminous and anthracite. Different fluorescence peak regions corresponding to different fused aromatic ring (FAR) systems were delineated using the EEM and their indicative depositional environments could be inferred. Our observations indicate that solvent-extracted fractions of low rank coals comprise of a larger number of shorter carbon chains compared to the other samples. For the low rank coal samples, the solvent-extracts show a strong humic influence and the presence of smaller PAH rings while for the medium rank coals, the extracted fractions tend to show a more bimodal distribution of PAHs, possibly comprising of different sized PAHs. Higher fluorescence sensitivity and quick response of smaller PAHs impart a singular centralised region in the EEM for the low rank coal samples while interference in the fluorescence of differently sized PAHs indicate a multimodal distribution of the fluorophores in the medium rank coals. The high rank coal used in this study shows a bimodal distribution with very low intensity of the peaks, indicating the low abundance of extractable macromolecules, possibly as a result of deformation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Sertraline is used as an antidepressant drug for the treatment of psychiatric disorders, including anxiety and depression. In the current study, a simple and effective method was developed for the sensitive monitoring of sertraline in water samples using a GC–MS system. The spray-assisted droplet formation liquid-phase microextraction (SADF-LPME) method was used as a sample preparation method for the enrichment of analytes. Accordingly, dichloromethane was used as an extraction solvent and easily dispersed into a sample/standard solution using a lab-made modified spray device without using a dispersing solvent. The significant factors affecting the SADF-LPME efficiency, including sample pH, mixing conditions, extraction solvent type, and spray cycle, were univariately optimized to ascertain the extraction performance and applicability of the system. Under the optimized conditions, the plotted calibration curve of the method was linear in the range of 100.2–2011.7 µg/kg (mass-based standard preparation) with a good correlation coefficient (R2) of 0.9997. The detection and quantification limits of method were found to be 37.5 and 125 µg/kg, respectively. Validation of the method was successfully carried out using different tap water samples and applying a matrix-matching calibration strategy. The acceptable percent recoveries were recorded between 77.3 and 133.7%, with high repeatability. The recommended method is an alternative and fast extraction method with several advantages, including a simple experimental process, good dispersibility, and fast and superior extraction performance. It can be readily applicable to the monitoring and quantification of sertraline in tap water samples with good precision and accuracy. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The first part of the review provides general information about the solvent extraction of organic compounds from solid samples and discusses various methods for its implementation: extraction in a Soxhlet apparatus, ultrasonic extraction, microwave-assisted extraction. Based on an analysis of review papers, information on the features of sample preparation using these methods is systematized, experimental parameters affecting extraction efficiency are considered, and examples of using these methods for isolating organic compounds in the analysis of solid environmental samples, food products, and plants are given. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Present study explores the extraction mechanism of 211At of 7.21 h half-life used in targeted alpha-ray therapy. We produced 211At and 210At nuclides to investigate the extraction mechanism with diisopropyl ether (DIPE) and At species in the solvent. Thin-layer chromatography results showed that At cation species increased with increasing HCl concentration and the rate of At extraction into DIPE. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Technetium-99 (99Tc) is found in aqueous environmental systems (due to nuclear testing, reprocessing, and accidents), where it can coexist with halides. While Tc(VII) is the primary oxidation state under oxic conditions, Tc(IV) can also be present in the environment. Accurate knowledge of the complexation of Tc(IV) species with Cl– improves understanding of Tc behavior in the environment. Results of batch solvent extraction experiments indicate that a single chloride complex is formed in solution from an exothermic reaction with a negative entropy. Computational results support classifying an outer-sphere complex between the Tc(IV) species and chloride. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

An electrochemical fingerprinting method was developed for the quality assessment and geographical origin discrimination of Kadsura coccinea fruit. The optimized conditions, using BRBS (pH 5.0) as the electrolyte, a potential range of -0.2 to 1.0 V, and a scan rate of 100 mV/s, yielded reproducible fingerprints with three main oxidation peaks corresponding to phenolic compounds, flavonoids, and lignans. Ethanol was identified as the most effective extraction solvent. The fingerprints exhibited strong correlations (0.8542 to 0.9317) with the contents of key compounds determined by HPLC. Chemometric analysis revealed clear differences among samples from different origins, with accuracies of 96.7%, 96.7%, and 95% for the discrimination of Hubei, Sichuan, and Yunnan samples, respectively. The proposed method demonstrates potential as a rapid, reliable, and cost-effective approach for the quality control and authenticity verification of K. coccinea fruit. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This research revolutionizes phenolic compound extraction from grape pulp (Ahmar Bou-Amar variety). We optimized extraction methods to assess the efficiency and identify individual molecules. Response Surface Methodology (RSM) was employed to fine-tune 2 extraction methods: Conventional Solvent Extraction (CSE) and microwave-assisted extraction (MAE) using Box-Behnken and central composite designs, respectively. Identification and quantification of the various phenolic classes in the pulp of the studied grape variety were carried out using HPLC–DAD, a first for this variety. This characterization revealed that the quantitative profile of individual and total phenolic compounds is closely linked to the extraction method. Results indicate that extracts obtained via MAE exhibit approximately 20% higher concentrations of individual flavonols (Quercetol 3-glucoside, Quercetol-hexoside, Isorhamnitol-hexoside), individual hydroxycinnamic acids (cis- and trans-Caftaric, cis- and trans-Coutaric, p-Coumaric), and flavan-3-ols (trans-Catechin-SH and Epicatechin-3-O-gallate) compared to CSE. Conversely, CSE proves more efficient in extracting molecules like Catechin, Epicatechin, cis-Catechine-SH, and Ferulic acid, resulting in reductions of 16%, 21%, 75%, and 57%, respectively. Notably, the molecules Epicatechin-SH, Epicatechin-O-3-gallate, and Epigallocatechin-SH remain unaffected by the extraction method. The results concerning antioxidant activity indicate that irrespective of the measurement method employed, extracts obtained via MAE display notably greater antioxidant efficacy compared to those obtained through CSE. These findings underscore the significant impact of the chosen extraction method on the composition and quality of phenolic extracts obtained from grape pulp. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The solubility of phenolics is not only determined by the chemical composition of the plant sample, but also by the polarity of the solvents used. In this paper, the influence of solvents with different polarity indices, such as methanol, ethanol, and their 70% alcohol–water mixtures, on the content and antioxidant activity of phenolics in nettle seeds was analyzed. A regression analysis was conducted to evaluate the relationship between the content and antioxidant activity of phenolics, as well as between the different antioxidant assays used. Subsequently, the correlation coefficient (R) and the coefficient of determination (R2) were determined. A PCA analysis was also performed to evaluate the comprehensive effects of the solvents on the content and antioxidant activity of phenolics. The results indicate that the alcohol–water mixtures are more effective at extracting phenolic compounds compared to solvents with analytical purity. Among these mixtures, aqueous methanol was found to be the most effective solvent. Regression analyses revealed highly positive correlations between phenolic content and antioxidant activity, suggesting that a higher phenolic content leads to better antioxidant activity. Furthermore, all three methods used for the evaluation of the overall antioxidant activity of nettle seed alcoholic extracts proved to be suitable and reliable, with the reducing power test being particularly recommended. These findings were further supported by a statistical analysis—PCA, which showed a clear separation between extracts with high and low phenolic content. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Natural deep eutectic solvents (NADES) are emerging, environment-friendly solvents that have garnered attention for their application in extracting phenolic compounds. This study investigated the effects of four synthetic NADES on polyphenols extracted from date seeds (DS) using choline chloride (ChCl) as a hydrogen-bond acceptor and lactic acid (La), citric acid (Citri), glycerol (Gly), and fructose (Fruc) as hydrogen-bond donors, in comparison with DS extracts extracted by conventional solvents (water, 70% methanol, and 70% ethanol). The antioxidant activity (DPPH), total phenolic content (TPC) and 6 phenolic compounds were determined using HPLC. The results showed that the ChCl–La and ChCl–Citri systems exhibited a high extraction efficiency regarding TPC, and DPPH in the DS extracts extracted by NADES compare to those DS extracts extracted with conventional solvents (p ˂ 0.001). HPLC results demonstrated that DS extracted by ChCl–La contained all measured phenolic compounds. Also gallic acid and catechin were the major compounds identified in the DS extracts. In addition DS extracted by ChCl–Citri and ChCl–Gly had the highest concentration of catechin. In conclusion, combining NADES is a promising and environment-friendly alternative to the conventional solvent extraction of phenolic compounds from DS. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Due to the limited reserves of uranium, the abundance of thorium compared to it and other advantages, the development of the thorium fuel cycle is of interest in different countries. The optimization of thorium extraction from a feed solution produced by Saghand ore with bis(2,4,4-trimethylpentyl) phosphinic acid (Cyanex 272) on a laboratory scale was evaluated by response surface method. The operating variables include Cyanex 272 concentration of 0.001 to 0.2 mol/L, pH of 0 to 2, equilibrium time of 5 to 60 min and aqueous to organic phase ratio of 0.5 to 2.5 were conducted. The value of R2 = 0.9695 and an error of less than 4% indicate the validity of the model. Therefore, the model is in good agreement with the experimental results. It can be said that there are significant interactions between operational parameters, which vindicate different feedbacks of the system in different operational conditions. The results showed that the 4 mol/L sulfuric acid was a suitable agent for recovering thorium ions from the loaded organic phase. In optimum conditions, the thorium purity percentage and thorium stripping efficiency were obtained 98.99 and 94.12%, respectively. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The current trend of shifting to food naturalness has prompted food industries to switch from synthetic to natural colorants. Concurrently, there is a spike in interest concerning the extraction of pigments from natural sources using non-conventional extraction techniques as the latter are environmental-friendly and sustainable compared to traditional methods. Microwave-assisted extraction (MAE) is one of the emerging technologies that has been reported to be effective in the recovery of bioactive compounds from a plethora of natural sources because of its ability to expeditiously heat the extraction matrix, leading to rapid product recovery. This review focuses on the voluminous demand for natural colorants, their limitations, and potential food applications. Also, this review emphasizes the underlying principle and mechanism of MAE, as well as studies that unveil the efficacy and suitability of the technique for the recovery of pigments. Hence, given that natural pigments are susceptible to natural degradation, MAE is a promising technology for enhanced pigment yield and stability. In addition, recent trends such as technology integration and novel extraction solvents have considerably widened the scope and versatility of MAE as a greener extraction method. Furthermore, when coupled with MAE, waste valorization and further exploration of novel pigment sources (such as algae and other microorganisms) present thrust areas of research concerning the global sustainable development goals (SDGs). [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Oleanolic acid is the main component of wine pomace and has anti-caries properties, antitumor effects, anti-obesity effects, and protects hepatic function. However, the majority of pomace has only been used for compost despite the production of thousands of tons per year of wine pomace in Japan. The present study describes the use of low-toxicity solvents called betaine-based deep eutectic solvents (DESs) for efficient extraction of oleanolic acid. H2O and 1,3-butanediol were used as control solvents to evaluate the extraction. Quantitative analysis using reversed phase high-performance liquid chromatography (RP-HPLC) indicated that extraction of pomace using betaine/xylitol (molar ratio 3:2) afforded the highest yield of oleanolic acid among the deep eutectic solvents. Scanning electron microscope observations and antioxidant assays of extracted samples were also conducted. The results demonstrated effective extraction of pomace under milder conditions than those needed for conventional methods. The less toxic and environmentally benign DESs for extraction would be applicable to the food and cosmetic industries. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In this study, a new method was developed for extraction and determination of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in biota samples. The biota samples were packed inside a porous membrane bag and subjected to ultrasonication-assisted solvent extraction. This method showed good applicability to both low and high sample weights. The effect of various parameters such as type and volume of extraction solvent, ultrasonication time, sample weight, and dimensions of extraction device on extraction performance was evaluated. The developed method showed a good linear range from 12.5 to 100 ng/g for all the selected analytes with correlation coefficients ranging from 0.9907 to 0.9999. The limits of detection ranged from 0.97 to 3.47 ng/g. The method's precision was assessed based on relative standard deviations, which were below 13.5% indicating an acceptable precision. The developed procedure used for determination of PAHs in biota samples is characterized by many positive features. The packing of dried biota samples inside the membrane bag is advantageous because it eliminates several steps such as filtration or centrifugation and further extract purification. As the samples are protected inside the membrane bag, they can be easily separated from the solvent extract after the completion of the extraction process by simply removing the membrane bag. Moreover, the membrane may hinder the transportation of macromolecules to the extract, thus resulting in a relatively cleaner extract. Due to its simplicity and excellent figures of merit, this method presents a better potential for routine analysis of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in biota samples. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Environmental radiochemistry is a key pillar of the education of nuclear engineering students and young professionals. Teaching the fundamentals of this multidisciplinary field is best performed also through well-designed hands-on experiments. A simple and fast radiochemical procedure has been developed to determine uranium in tap water by liquid scintillation counting. The proposed method provides reliable and repeatable results, with accuracy and precision within 5%. It can be proficiently executed by undergraduate students, who have appreciated the engagement and got acquainted with standard analysis protocols, from sample collection and manipulation to radiometric measure and data analysis. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The effects of germination pretreatments on fenugreek seeds were analyzed by employing an ultrasound-assisted deep eutectic solvent (UAE-DES) extraction process. The germinated and UAE-DES extracted fenugreek sample of day 3 (GFE3) was found to be the most effective based on the results of flavonoid contents, antioxidant properties, and antibacterial potential. The results of HPLC-DAD analysis also suggested GFE3 as an effective pretreatment with the highest extraction yields of kaempferol (5.33 ± 0.26 mg/gm d.w.), rutin (9.06 ± 0.44 mg/gm d.w.) and quercetin (25.69 ± 0.44 mg/gm d.w.) among all treatments. The results of simulated digestion showed that a major portion of flavonoid contents were lost during gastric digestion due to poor stability values and a maximum TFC release of 60.23% was recorded after intestinal digestion for GFE3. Subsequently, GFE3 exhibited good inhibition properties against α-amylase (86.53 ± 4.24%), α-glucosidase (95.67 ± 4.68%) and pancreatic lipase enzymes (82.73 ± 4.05%). Hence, GFE3 can be used as a potential pretreatment for enhanced antioxidant activity and improved glycemic, lipid and digestive responses, which can be further used in food, nutraceutical and pharmaceutical industries. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Biological degradation method, as an environmentally friendly, low-carbon, and clean pollution treatment technology, is widely used for the harmless disposal of oily sludge. The biodegradability of oily sludge with stable emulsification system, high oil, and water content is poor. Therefore, it is necessary to pre-treat the oily sludge to improve its biodegradability, including recover the petroleum resources and remove heavy metals and bio-toxic organic matters. This review systematically summarizes five oily sludge treatment methods and their influences on sludge biodegradability, including pyrolysis, chemical hot washing, solvent extraction, chemical oxidation, and hydrothermal. Pyrolysis at temperatures above 750 °C produces high molecular weight polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, chemical hot washing and chemical oxidation would cause secondary pollution, solvent extraction method could not be applied due to the high cost and high toxicity of the extractant, and the oil removal of hydrothermal method is inefficient. Additionally, the principles, advantages, and disadvantages of those treatments and the factors affecting microbial degradation were analyzed, which provide the development direction of pretreatment technology to improve the biodegradability of oily sludge. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The present study evaluated a solvo-metallurgical technique for metal extraction from industrial solid waste (jarosite) using ionic liquids (ILs) and waste-derived solvents. The jarosite contains a considerable amount of metal ions, namely iron, zinc, and lead. The jarosite was characterized by XRF, XRD, SEM, and FTIR techniques. The parameters affecting metal extraction, such as stirring time, acid molarity, and temperature, have been examined. Aliquat 336 was used to extract metals from fresh and roasted jarosite after equilibration with HCl. The response surface methodology (RSM) was used to optimize the parameters for the maximum metal extraction using [A336] [Cl]. Maximum extraction of iron (86.75%), zinc (51.96%), and lead (94.38%) from roasted jarosite was achieved at optimum conditions (125-min stirring time, 5 M acid molarity, and 20 ml/g liquid-to-solid ratio). Furthermore, the metal extraction was investigated using waste-derived solvents. The results show that waste-derived solvents, such as biomass and plastic pyrolysis oil, can effectively extract metals from fresh and roasted jarosite. Biomass pyrolysis oil achieved the highest extraction at 50 °C for 90 min, while plastic pyrolysis oil achieved the highest extraction at 50 °C for 60 min from roasted jarosite. These solvents are also cost-effective because they are made from waste plastic and biomass. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Printed circuit boards, which make up part of waste from electrical and electronic equipment, contain elements that can be economically reused, such as copper, silver, gold, and nickel, as well as metals that are harmful to the environment and health, such as lead, mercury, and cadmium. Thus, through recycling this scrap, materials that would otherwise be discarded can be reinserted as secondary raw materials to produce new consumer goods through urban mining. In this context, the synthesis of nanoparticles shows promise as it allows the reinsertion of these materials in the manufacture of new products. Therefore, this study used obsolete computer motherboards as a secondary material to obtain copper to produce nanoparticles of this metal. From a solution based on the leach liquor of this scrap, a purification route using solvent extraction was defined and applied to the real leach liquor. Applying the hydroxyoxime extractant at a dilution of 20% (v/v) in kerosene, A/O of 1/1, 298 K, and 0.25 h of contact during extraction, and stripping in H2SO4 (2 M), 298 K, 0.25 h, W/O ratio of 3/1, and two theoretical countercurrent stages, a solution containing more than 95% of the copper in the leach liquor could be obtained with less than 1% of contaminants. From this purified liquor, nanoparticles containing copper and metallic copper oxides and hydroxides were produced, with an average size of 84 nm, at pH 11, 3 h of hot stirring, volume of 0.015 L of ascorbic acid (0.50 M) and 0.015 L of precursor solution (0.03 M Cu), and temperature (343 K). [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Oxidative desulfurization (ODS) has emerged as a prominent technique for the removal of sulfur compounds from fuels, aiming to comply with stringent environmental regulations and minimize sulfur dioxide emissions. Herein, Fenton-like deep eutectic solvents (DESs) were synthesized as a catalyst and reaction medium and their application for the ODS process was investigated. The study encompassed the optimization of DES composition, reaction conditions, and the influence of different parameters on the desulfurization efficiency. The experimental findings demonstrated that the Fenton-like DES exhibited outstanding catalytic activity in the oxidative desulfurization of fuel. The optimized conditions involved conducting the reaction at room temperature for 2.5 h, using 200 mg of the prepared DES (HNFM-FeCl4) as both the extraction solvent and catalyst. An oxidant-to-sulfur (O/S) ratio of approximately 3:1 was maintained, with a 30 wt% H2O2 solution utilized as the oxidant. The analysis of the reaction products using GC–MS revealed a remarkable yield of 98% for dibenzothiophene sulfone. The DES provided a suitable medium for the reaction, enhancing the solubility and availability of sulfur compounds. The iron catalyst, in the presence of hydrogen peroxide, facilitated the oxidation of sulfur-containing compounds to their corresponding sulfones, which can be easily separated from the fuel phase. The DES catalysts exhibited stability and recyclability, making them suitable for practical applications in fuel desulfurization processes. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Due to increasingly stringent global environmental regulations, the petroleum industry must find practical, affordable, and environmentally compliant biopolymers. This study is focused on developing such a biopolymer from orange peels, which exhibits viscous properties and stability in high-salinity and high-temperature (HSHT) reservoirs. The extraction process involved drying, crushing, and grinding orange peels into particulate sizes. These preprocessed peels were then heated in a mixture of water and hydrochloric acid (HCl) before vacuum extracting the yield solution—biopolymer. Parameters that could influence the yield viscosity of the biopolymer, like extraction solvent salinity, HCl concentration, orange peel concentration, peel part—whole or albedo, peel size, and heating, were studied. The highest yield viscosity obtained was 75 cp at a shear rate of 5 s−1 and temperature of 25 °C; this decreased to 20 cp at 90 °C at the same shear rate. The viscosity was 47 cp at 65 s−1 at 25 °C, which decreased to 10 cp at the same shear rate, demonstrating a shear thinning behavior. These results were obtained for powdered whole orange peels with 8% concentration, water salinity of 37,000 ppm, and 5 ml/L of HCl. An environmentally friendly and sustainable enhanced oil recovery (EOR) biopolymer has been successfully extracted from citrus wastes with a viscosity suitable for EOR applications in HSHT reservoirs. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Efficient separation of europium (Eu) from aqueous solution is pivotal for the sustainable development of nuclear industry and rare earth industry. In this work, bis(2-ethylhexyl) phosphate (P204) was employed to separate Eu(III) by solvent extraction method using kerosene as diluent. The extraction equilibrium could reach within 30-min contact time. The extraction ratio enhanced as the increased O:A phase ratio, extractant concentration, and temperature. However, the HCl introduction caused its clear descent. Combined with the slope method and FT-IR analysis, extraction mechanism could be unveiled, which is the coordination between P=O double bond and Eu(III) ions in a proportion of 3:1. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background: This study utilized ultrasonication-assisted green extraction techniques to explore the physicochemical, rheological, biological, and prebiotic properties, alongside gut modulation abilities of novel polysaccharides extracted from date pomace. The extraction aimed at enhancing the utilization of date pomace, a by-product of date fruit processing, by investigating its potential as a functional food ingredient. The research focused on optimizing the extraction process, understanding the complex structure of the polysaccharides, and assessing their various health-related functionalities. Results: The ultrasonically extracted polysaccharides (UPS) were identified as a mixture of significant bioactive compounds including galacturonic acid, galactose, glucose, arabinose, and fructose, showcasing a high molecular weight of 537.7 kDa. The study found that UPS exhibited outstanding antioxidant activities, with scavenging abilities ranging from 59 to 82% at a concentration of 1000 mg/L. Additionally, UPS demonstrated potent inhibitory effects on α-amylase (83%), α-glucosidase (81%), and ACE-inhibition (45%), alongside strong antiproliferative activities against Caco-2 and MCF-7 cancer cell lines and broad-spectrum antimicrobial properties. Remarkably, UPS also enhanced the abundance of beneficial gut microbiota, including Actinobacteria, Firmicutes, and Proteobacteria, during in vitro fermentations and positively modulated gut metabolic pathways, promoting the production of major short-chain fatty acids. UPS had higher abundance in pathways related to cofactors, vitamins, electron carriers, and prosthetic groups biosynthesis compared to blank. Conclusions: The findings affirm the potential of UPS extracted from date pomace as an innovative and promising functional food ingredient. Its high molecular weight, complex sugar composition, significant antioxidant, antimicrobial, antiproliferative activities, and prebiotic properties make it a valuable resource for promoting health and managing diseases. This study paves the way for further research on the bioavailability and physiological effects of UPS in vivo, highlighting the importance of sustainable utilization of agricultural by-products in developing functional foods that support human health. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

An environmentally friendly method for the release of cocoa bean shell (CBS) extracts is proposed in this paper. This work aims to investigate the effect of pulsed electric field (PEF) pre-treatment on subsequent solid-liquid extraction (SLE) of metabolites with choline chloride-lactic acid natural deep eutectic solvent (NaDES) and bioactivity of cocoa bean shell (CBS) extract. Two different media for PEF application were evaluated: water and chlorine chloride-lactic acid. Total polyphenols (TPC), total flavonoids (TFC), individual major compounds, and antioxidant and antibacterial activity of CBS extracts were assessed. The performance of PEF-assisted extraction was compared with SLE and ultrasound-assisted extraction (UAE). The proposed method improved the release of TPC up to 45% and TFC up to 48% compared with the conventional extraction. The CBS extract showed medium growth inhibition of Escherichia coli and high growth inhibition of Salmonella sp, Listeria monocytogenes, and Staphylococcus aureus. Thus, an extract with enhanced antioxidant and antibacterial properties was obtained. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Boerhavia diffusa L., a flowering plant is traditionally used as a therapy for protecting against several diseases. The present study aims to identify the optimal extraction conditions for ultrasound-assisted solvent extraction (USAE) for retrieving highest amount of biologically important compounds from B. diffusa L. through RSM (Response Surface Methodology) and validated by ANFIS (adaptive neuro-fuzzy inference system), and MLA (machine learning algorithm) models. Numerous extraction parameters have played a major role in the extraction process for obtaining maximum yield of bioactive compounds. The four majorly contributing independent parameters, ethanol concentration (X1: 60–70%), temperature (X2: 35–45 °C), particle size (X3: 300–500 µm), and ultrasonic-exposure time (X4: 15–20 min), and at five levels (− 2, − 1, 0, + 1, + 2) concerning dependent parameters, TPC (y1), TFC (y2), %DPPH*sc (y3), %ABTS*sc (y4) and %H2O2*sc (y5)) were chosen. The optimal extraction condition from RSM was observed at X1 = 67.5–70%, X2 = 35 °C, X3 = 300 µm and X4 = 20 min; under this situation, y1 = 312.59–316.271 mg gallic acid equivalents (GAE)/g, y2 = 138.748–142.052 mg rutin equivalents (RU)/g and their antioxidant potentials (y3 = 59.98–61.621%, y4 = 76.762–78.642%, and y5 = 64.623–62.362%) have been noted. ANFIS and MLA were used to authenticated the optimized extraction parameters of RSM. Many experimental values were well-matched with the predicted values of ANFIS and MLA. A well-fitted quadratic model was obtained. Further, GC–MS analysis performed to identify the compounds present in the optimized extract yielded 17 compounds. In silico molecular docking study was done to predict the nephroprotective effect of the compounds present in the optimized extract. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In the present study, a new approach that uses ultrasound-assisted extraction clean-up combined with dispersive liquid-liquid microextraction has been developed for the preconcentration of trace amounts of clodinafop-propargyl herbicide in wheat samples. The clodinafop-propargyl was then determined using gas chromatography with flame ionization detection. In this technique, wheat samples were extracted by ultrasound-assisted extraction followed by a dispersive liquid-liquid microextraction (DLLME) step for further purification and enrichment of clodinafop-propargyl. By using a Pasteur pipette as an extraction device, a low-density extraction solvent like water is possible to use in the DLLME method. The effects of various parameters on the extraction efficiency of the proposed technique were investigated and optimized. Good linearity was obtained from 20 to 1000 µg/kg. The limit of detection was 10 µg/kg (S/N = 3). The relative recoveries at the three spiked levels ranged from 88 to 96% with an RSD less than 13% (n = 3). The technique has been successfully applied to the determination of clodinafop-propargyl herbicide in wheat samples. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The study of the structure and properties of extractants is of great significance for developing new extractants. For uranium extraction and recovery requirements in spent fuel reprocessing, three kinds of extractants with different ether-oxygen chains, N,N,N'N'-tetraoctyl-3-oxapentanediamide (TODGA), N,N,N'N'-tetraoctyl-3,6-dioxaoctanediamide (TODOODA) and N,N,N'N'-tetraoctyl-3,6,9-trioxaundecanediamide (TOUDA) were synthesized to study the influence of the ether-oxygen chain skeleton on the extraction of uranium from nitrate media. TODOODA shows a good extraction ability for uranyl ions at high nitric acid concentrations. Equimolar series method, FT–IR spectrum and MALDI–TOF–MS spectra indicated that the extracted structure was formed as [UO2NO3·TODGA]NO3, [UO2NO3·TODOODA]NO3 and [UO2NO3·TOUDA]NO3. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This work presents a sensitive and accurate analytical method for the determination of phenytoin at trace levels in domestic wastewater and synthetic urine samples by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) after the metal sieve-linked double syringe liquid-phase microextraction (MSLDS-LPME) method. A metal sieve was produced in our laboratory in order to disperse water-immiscible extraction solvents into aqueous media. Univariate optimization studies for the selection of proper extraction solvent, extraction solvent volume, mixing cycle, and initial sample volume were carried out. Under the optimum MSLDS-LPME conditions, mass-based dynamic range, limit of quantitation (LOQ), limit of detection (LOD), and percent relative standard deviation (%RSD) for the lowest concentration in calibration plot were figured out to be 100.5–10964.2 μg kg−1, 150.6 μg kg−1, 45.2 μg kg−1, and 9.4%, respectively. Detection power was improved as 187.7-folds by the developed MSLDS-LPME-GC-MS system while enhancement in calibration sensitivity was recorded as 188.0-folds. In the final step of this study, the accuracy and applicability of the proposed system were tested by matrix matching calibration strategy. Percent recovery results for domestic wastewater and synthetic urine samples were calculated as 95.6–110.3% and 91.7–106.6%, respectively. These results proved the accuracy and applicability of the proposed preconcentration method, and the obtained analytical results showed the efficiency of the lab-made metal sieve apparatus. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The use of sorghum in food has been limited due to the presence of tannins, considered anti-nutritional factors. However, these compounds can be extracted using green technologies. The objective of this study was to compare the tannin content, the phenolic profile, and the antioxidant activity of sorghum extracts obtained using ultrasound and microwave technologies, against conventional solvent extraction. Ground grains of the sorghum genotypes (LES 5 and GB) were studied; optimization of the extraction processes in terms of condensed tannin (CT) content by ultrasound and microwave was performed. In the extraction of CT using ultrasound, a higher yield of 82.40% was obtained, followed by microwave extraction with 73.10% compared to solvent extraction. Sorghum extracts obtained with green technologies exhibited higher antioxidant activity in vitro compared to solvent extraction, this activity was positively correlated with CT concentration. The phenolic profile of the extracts was determined by HPLC–MS, finding compounds such as flavonoids theaflavin 3,3′-O-digallate and sinensetin and feruloyl tartaric acid, it is also the first time that they have been reported in sorghum. In general, green technologies turned out to be more efficient regarding tannin yield, number of phenolic compounds, and antioxidant activity. This study provides an alternative to detoxify the sorghum grain by releasing the tannins present and using them as antioxidants, nevertheless, more studies are required. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The ultrasound-assisted extraction technique is an innovative technology used for higher oil yield. Sea buckthorn oil is used for various purposes in many industries. However, the low yield and poor quality adversely affect the sea buckthorn oil industry. Therefore, the present study was undertaken to optimize the ultrasonic-assisted solvent extraction (UASE) method to extract oil from dried sea buckthorn berries using response surface methodology. The impact of three extraction variables (time, pulse interval, and solvent to sample ratio) was analyzed on the oil yield by the UASE method. The optimized conditions were a 3 s pulse interval at 15.09 min with a solvent-sample ratio of 5.22 mL/g, which provided a 17.43% oil yield. Moreover, the physicochemical and quality parameters of oil were also assessed. The Soxhlet extracted oil had a high acid value (7.13 ± 0.20 mg/KOH) and peroxide value (6.4 ± 0.10 meq/kg) than the UASE oil whereas, the iodine value (136 ± 2.00 g I2/100 g) and density (0.91 ± 0.01 g/cm3) was found more in UASE oil than Soxhlet extracted oil. It indicates that UASE oil had a better quality in comparison to Soxhlet extracted oil. Gas chromatography revealed that palmitic acid, oleic acid, palmitoleic acid, and linoleic acid were the predominant fatty acids in the extracted oil. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Saffron petals, a by-product containing anthocyanin pigments, can serve as a natural food colorant. This study aimed to optimize the drying of encapsulated saffron petal extract (ESPE) using a spouted bed dryer (SBD). Then, the thermal stability and durability of the optimal ESPE powder were examined in natural pomegranate juice with a slight red color (SRPJ) or with a low level of total monomeric anthocyanin content (TMAC). The extraction of phenolic compounds from saffron petals was carried out using an acidic ethanol solvent, followed by the concentration of the extracted solution using a vacuum rotary evaporator. The concentrated extract was mixed with wall materials (maltodextrin (MD) and gum Arabic (GA)) and dried in the SBD. Box–Behnken factorial design of response surface methodology (RSM) was used to optimize key parameters screened by Plackett–Burman design. The resulting ESPE powders were evaluated in terms of TMAC, color indices, and thermal stability. The findings revealed that the pH of the extracted solvent, drying temperature, and the ratio of wall materials significantly affected the TMAC and color indices of the powders. Under optimal conditions (pH of 2, temperature of 70 °C, and MD:GA of 85:15 w/w) the TMAC, L*, a*, and b* values were 864.78 mg/L, 66.09, 53.3, and − 6.31, respectively. The desirable stability of the anthocyanins and color indices of the ESPE powder in the model juice during heat treatment and storage periods underscores its potential application and highlights the need for further exploration of this by-product for use in various foodstuffs. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The present study aimed to evaluate the polysaccharides extracted from Toona sinensis seeds using ultrasound-assisted deep eutectic solvent (DES). The extracted polysaccharides (TSRP) were purified and studied for their hypoglycemic and antioxidant activities. The purified polysaccharides (TSRPs-1) were hydrolyzed and derivatized to study their monosaccharide composition. The optimum extraction conditions were DES (choline chloride to oxalic acid) at a molar ratio of 1.473:1, ultrasound time of 50.643 min, and a material-to-liquid ratio of 1:31.838 g/mL. The ultrasound-assisted DES extraction was more effective (56.1%) as compared to the water extraction (35.89%). The inhibition of α-glucosidase by TSRPs-1 was 42.77% at a concentration of 0.8 mg/mL. At 3.2 mg/mL, TSRPs-1 inhibited α-amylase by 34.38%. The clearance of DPPH by TSRPs-1 was 24.36% at 3.2 mg/mL. The IC50 for ABTS·+ clearance by TSRPs-1 was 0.233 mg/mL. It was shown that the monosaccharides of TSRPs-1 were composed of Man, Rha, GlcA, GalA, Glc, Gal, Xyl, and Ara in a molar ratio of 1:563.13:41.81:51.20:21.81:2244.58:3.73:1130.48. In this paper, the process of extracting TSRP with ultrasound-assisted DES was investigated and optimized. TSRPs-1 possesses certain hypoglycemic and antioxidant activities. Therefore, this paper can provide an experimental basis for the establishment of an industrialized production process of polysaccharides and the study of their biological activities. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]