Water Extraction of Bioactive Compounds: From Plants to Drug Development (PDF)

Water Extraction of Bioactive Compounds: From Plants to Drug Development (PDF)

4 $

Delivery time: Maximum to 1 hours

Format : Publisher PDF

This book is about the extraction of bioactive compounds from plants for drug development, with a focus on aqueous-based methods. It covers the theoretical background and various techniques available, including conventional hot water extraction, pressurized hot water extraction, microwave-assisted processes, ultrasound-assisted processes, and enzyme-assisted extraction. The book also discusses plants as sources of drugs, highlighting strategies for discovery and standardization. The eBook is 530 pages, published by Elsevier, and available in English.

Earn 4 points worth 4 $
Category:

Water Extraction of Bioactive Compounds: From Plants to Drug Development (PDF Book)

About the Book

Water Extraction of Bioactive Compounds: From Plants to Drug Development is edited by Herminia Dominguez and Maria Jesus Gonzalez Munoz. The book brings together the expertise of researchers from around the world to present the necessary knowledge and techniques for extracting bioactive compounds from plants for further study. This book is a useful resource for medicinal chemists, biochemists, pharmaceutical scientists and academics exploring drug discovery and development from natural sources.

The search for efficient, green technologies to extract bioactive plant compounds from natural sources has increased in recent years, making this book all the more relevant. Aqueous-based methods, in particular, are promising due to the advantages of water as a cheap, safe, and abundant solvent. The book provides a detailed guide to fundamental concepts, necessary equipment, and application examples to facilitate successful extraction processes. It also highlights the most influential variables in the extraction of bioactive compounds.

Part 1 of the book provides a comprehensive introduction to plants as sources of drugs, with emphasis on strategies for discovering new bioactive constituents, standardization, and developing more rational and greener techniques in the field. It also covers plant-based extraction processes and pretreatments for efficient extraction. Part 2 reviews various extraction techniques, including sections on conventional hot water and pressurized hot water extraction in different settings. The book also covers intensified processes like microwave-assisted, enzyme-assisted, and ultrasound-assisted extractions in detail.

  • The book covers the theoretical background and range of techniques available, allowing researchers to choose the most suitable extraction method for their work.
  • It presents up-to-date and cutting-edge applications by international experts.
  • The book also highlights the current use and future potential for industrial-scale applications.
  • The authors offer a thorough introduction to plants as sources of drugs, highlighting strategies for discovering novel bioactive constituents of botanicals.

Product Details

  • eBook Digital: 530 pages
  • Publisher: Elsevier; 1st Edition (October 6, 2017)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0128093803
  • ISBN-13: 978-0128093801
  • Package Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 1 inches

Related Products