The availability of organic matters in vast quantities from the agricultural/industrial practices
has long been a significant environmental challenge. These wastes have created global …

Pectin is a structural heteropolysaccharide found ubiquitously in terrestrial plants. It finds
diverse food applications such as that of a gelling agent, stabilizer, and fat replacer. In the …

The use of conventional chemical coagulants and flocculants to treat pollutant-laden
effluents generates residues with harmful effects on the environment. This has led us to think …

Ultrasonic assisted extraction (UAE) of pectin from Opuntia ficus indica (OFI) cladodes after
mucilage removal was attempted using the response surface methodology. The process …

This paper discusses mucilage extracted from Opuntia ficus-indica (Cactaceae) cladodes,
also known as Barbary fig. Mucilaginous polysaccharides were extracted in hot water and …

Optimization of microwave-assisted extraction (MAE) of water-soluble pectin (WSP) from
Opuntia ficus indica cladodes was performed using Response Surface Methodology. The …

In the present study, we have developed a green approach for the synthesis of silver
nanoparticles (DSAgNPs) using aqueous extract of Durio zibethinus seed and determined …

Pectins are linear macromolecules with carboxylate and methoxylate groups. That may
serve as coagulant-flocculant agents. At the same time it is expected that carboxylate groups …

Chemical cross-linking and high pressure homogenization are two methods to improve
techno-functional properties of pectin. In this study, the effect of high pressure …

Opuntia spp. are crops well adapted to adverse environments and have great economic
potential. Their constituents, including fruits, cladodes, and flowers, have a high nutritional …