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Subcritical water extraction of epigallocatechin gallate from camellia sinensis and optimization study using response surface methodology

Processes, ISSN: 2227-9717, Vol: 8, Issue: 9
2020
  • 10
    Citations
  • 0
    Usage
  • 27
    Captures
  • 1
    Mentions
  • 43
    Social Media
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  • Citations
    10
    • Citation Indexes
      10
  • Captures
    27
  • Mentions
    1
    • Blog Mentions
      1
      • 1
  • Social Media
    43
    • Shares, Likes & Comments
      43
      • Facebook
        43

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Processes, Vol. 8, Pages 1028: Subcritical Water Extraction of Epigallocatechin Gallate from Camellia sinensis and Optimization Study Using Response Surface Methodology

Processes, Vol. 8, Pages 1028: Subcritical Water Extraction of Epigallocatechin Gallate from Camellia sinensis and Optimization Study Using Response Surface Methodology Processes doi: 10.3390/pr8091028 Authors:

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Background: Camellia sinensis is a plant whose leaves and buds are used to produce tea. With many medicinal activities already found, green tea has been consumed widely in the world. Methods: The subcritical water extraction (SWE) of epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) from green tea leaves and the effect of the different extraction conditions are investigated by response surface methodology (RSM). Furthermore, the model of the extraction processes is reviewed for application at the industrial scale. Results: Based on the RSM data, the maximum yield of extraction is determined via optimizing different parameters of the extraction processes. Optimal conditions are as follows: extraction time of 6 min, extraction temperature at 120 °C, and a sample/solvent ratio of 1:40 g/mL. Under such conditions, the best yield of EGCG is 4.665%. Moreover, the model of the extraction processes, which can be utilized for industry scale purpose, indicates a good correlation with the experimental data. Conclusions: Overall, SWE is competent and environmental-friendly, and it is also a highly selective and fast method. SWE is a promising method to take the place of organic solvents used in the extraction of weak polar and even non-polar natural compounds. Further studies on the scale-up of the extraction processes are ongoing.

Bibliographic Details

Nguyen Tuan Hiep; Hoang Thanh Duong; Dang Tuan Anh; Do Quang Thai; Do Thi Thuy Linh; Vu Thi Huong Anh; Nguyen Minh Khoi; Nguyen Hoai Nguyen

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Chemical Engineering

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