Bioactive compounds are extracted from natural sources and they have beneficial effects on
human health. Fruits and vegetables are rich in carotenoids, phenolic compounds, Vitamin …

Extraction is a separation technique for bioactive compounds from food samples that are
used as an active ingredient in pharmaceutical, and food manufacturing industries. There is …

The present work reported the adsorption of Cr (VI) from aqueous solutions on activated
carbon prepared from mango kernel, a seasonal waste from mango fruits. Kernels from dried …

This study aims to evaluate the drying kinetics of basil leaves using microwave-assisted
drying (MAD) to determine moisture content, moisture ratio, drying rate, and economic …

Carotenoids are the most powerful nutrients (medicine) on earth due to their potent
antioxidant properties. The ability of these tetraterpenoids in obviating human chronic …

The final quality of pharmaceutically active herbal preparation is significantly contributed by
extraction procedures. Hence in the last decade Microwave assisted extraction (MAE) has …

Elephant foot yam (EFY) includes a high degree of nutritious fiber, carbohydrates, glucose,
protein, and sugars. It also has plenty of calcium, sodium, potassium, and vitamin C, and is a …

This research work explored the effect of microwave output power on drying characteristics,
moisture diffusion, drying efficiency, and specific energy consumption. Banana blossoms …

In the present study, thermal performance of greenhouse solar dryer (GHSD) was analyzed
at full load of peppermint leaves for dehydration. The experiments were conducted in both …

The essential oils extracted from Cymbopogon nardus (C. nardus) leaves have a distinct
fragrance containing citronellal, citronellol, and geraniol, which has led to their extensive …