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Eco-Friendly Extraction Method for Recovering Bioactive Compounds from Plant-Based Waste
Mutavski, Zorana
Ćujić Nikolić, Nada
Mudrić, Jelena
Pea pod waste is a valuable agricultural by-product, rich in bioactive compounds such as phenols, chlorophylls and carotenoids, with potential applications in nutraceuticals and functional foods. Although this biomass is commonly discarded, it offers opportunities for sustainable utilization. The aim of this study was to optimize ultrasound-assisted extraction (UAE) to maximize the yield of these bioactives using environmentally friendly methods and support the development of sustainable bioproducts. Dried pea pods were subjected to UAE under various conditions, including different ethanol concentrations, extraction times and solvent-to-sample ratios. The optimization process used statistical models to determine the ideal parameters for efficient extraction. The optimized conditions resulted in significant recovery of total phenols, chlorophylls and carotenoids, demonstrating the effectiveness of UAE in the processing of agricultural waste. This research emphasizes the potential of UAE as an environmentally friendly and efficient method of extracting bioactive compounds from pea pod waste. By transforming an underutilized by-product into a source of valuable compounds, this approach promotes waste reduction and resource efficiency. These results emphasize the importance of integrating agricultural waste management into sustainable production systems to achieve both environmental and economic benefits.
engleski
2025
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pea pods, ultrasound-assisted extraction, optimization
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