Ionic liquids are molten salts that have excellent chemical and thermal stability. Because
they have qualities inherent to some precepts of green chemistry, they are identified as a …

Carotenoids are versatile isoprenoids that are important in food quality and health
promotion. There is a need to establish recommended dietary intakes/nutritional reference …

Green solvents are a new class of solvents mostly known for being environmentally friendly.
The main green solvents besides water are organic-based solvents, some ionic liquids …

Microbial carotenoids have attracted rising interest from several industries as a sustainable
alternative to substitute the synthetic ones. Traditionally, carotenoids available in the market …

The aim of this study was to develop a new method for carotenoid extraction from orange
peel, using ionic liquid (IL) to replace conventional organic solvents, assisted by ultrasound …

Abstract Background C-phycocyanin (C-PC), a blue-colored natural pigment, is Spirulina's
most crucial photosynthetic protein, and it is associated with this cyanobacteria's bioactivity …

Pressurized techniques are straightforward for high-scale applications and highly
controllable, which seems an excellent strategy for recovering unstable natural compounds …

Background The wide application of carotenoids in food, cosmetic, and pharmaceutical
products due to their bioactive and color properties has emphasized a need for improved …

This review will discuss, under the Circular Economy and Biorefinery concepts, the
performance of the alternative solvents in the downstream process to recover natural …

Bioactive compounds have enlarged attention due to their functional properties, such as
antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anticarcinogenic, and antimicrobial effects; nevertheless, their …