Green and Sustainable Separation of Natural Products from Agro-Industrial Waste: Challenges, Potentialities, and Perspectives on Emerging Approaches

Zuin, Vânia Gomes; Ramin, Luize Z.

doi:10.1007/978-3-319-90653-9_8

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“…This aspect is a challenge in food-derived bioactive compounds, which can act as nutraceuticals and/or supplements. Thanks to the widely accepted benefits of apigenin, there are possibilities emerging to establish new methods for the recovery of this compound from alternative sources, such as macro- and microalgae [143,144] and agro-food waste [145], achieved through using green and innovative technologies, like enzymatic treatment, microwave-assisted extraction, ultrasound-assisted extraction, supercritical CO 2 and subcritical water technologies, which can be both environmentally friendly and sustainable [146,147].…”

Section: Apigenin Biological Potential: From Molecular Aspects To mentioning

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The Therapeutic Potential of Apigenin

Salehi

Venditti

Sharifi‐Rad

et al. 2019

IJMS

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Several plant bioactive compounds have exhibited functional activities that suggest they could play a remarkable role in preventing a wide range of chronic diseases. The largest group of naturally-occurring polyphenols are the flavonoids, including apigenin. The present work is an updated overview of apigenin, focusing on its health-promoting effects/therapeutic functions and, in particular, results of in vivo research. In addition to an introduction to its chemistry, nutraceutical features have also been described. The main key findings from in vivo research, including animal models and human studies, are summarized. The beneficial indications are reported and discussed in detail, including effects in diabetes, amnesia and Alzheimer’s disease, depression and insomnia, cancer, etc. Finally, data on flavonoids from the main public databases are gathered to highlight the apigenin’s key role in dietary assessment and in the evaluation of a formulated diet, to determine exposure and to investigate its health effects in vivo.

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Section: Apigenin Biological Potential: From Molecular Aspects To mentioning

confidence: 99%

The Therapeutic Potential of Apigenin

Salehi

Venditti

Sharifi‐Rad

et al. 2019

IJMS

764

424

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“…Wastes and by-products deriving from many agricultural and food sectors offer a solution to satisfy the polyphenol market and present a good opportunity to reduce their negative impacts on both environment and economy related to their disposal (19,20). The reuse and then the valorization of the agro-industrial wastes represent an important goal for the preservation and support of a sustainable ecosystem and effective production (21). The agricultural waste recycling perfectly fits with the "zero waste concept" introduced by the circular economy strategy (22,23), and it is based on environmentally friendly processes for recovering polyphenols on both laboratory and industrial scale showing biological activities (24)(25)(26)(27).…”

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An Industrial and Sustainable Platform for the Production of Bioactive Micronized Powders and Extracts Enriched in Polyphenols From Olea europaea L. and Vitis vinifera L. Wastes

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In the last few years, literature data have reported that health status is related to the consumption of foods rich in polyphenols, bioactive compounds found in the plant world, in particular in vegetables and fruit. These pieces of scientific evidence have led to an increase in the demand for functional foods and drinks enriched in polyphenols, so that plant materials are more and more requested. The availability of food and agricultural wastes has adverse effects on the economy, environment, and human health. On the other hand, these materials are a precious source of bioactive compounds as polyphenols. Their recovery and reuse from wastes are according to the circular economy strategy, which has introduced the “zero waste concept.” However, the process is convenient from an economic and environmental point of view only if the final products are standardized and obtained using sustainable and industrial technologies. In this panorama, this paper describes an industrial and sustainable platform for the production of micronized powders and extracts enriched in polyphenols from Olea europaea L. and Vitis vinifera L. wastes that are useful for food, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals sectors. The platform is based on drying plant materials, extraction of polyphenols through membrane technologies with water, and, when necessary, the concentration of the final fractions under vacuum evaporation. All powders and extracts were characterized by high-performance liquid chromatography–diode array detector–mass spectrometry analysis to define the qualitative and quantitative content of bioactive compounds and insure their standardization and reproducibility. The chromatographic profiles evidenced the presence of secoiridoids, flavones, flavonols, anthocyanins, hydroxycinnamic acids, catechins, and condensed tannins. An overview of the biological activities of the main polyphenols present in Olea europaea L. and Vitis vinifera L. powders and extracts is reported because of biomedical applications.

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“…A great diversity in protein-based biomaterials with various applications in different fields exists, however, to meet sustainability criteria it is important that the protein source is renewable and the entire production process including biomaterial development is low energy and eco-friendly [14]. In this context, the use of proteins from agro-wastes or food side streams provides a sustainable, economical, and reliable feedstock [15].…”

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Recent developments in sustainably sourced protein-based biomaterials

Agnieray

Glasson

Chen

et al. 2021

Biochemical Society Transactions

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Research into the development of sustainable biomaterials is increasing in both interest and global importance due to the increasing demand for materials with decreased environmental impact. This research field utilises natural, renewable resources to develop innovative biomaterials. The development of sustainable biomaterials encompasses the entire material life cycle, from desirable traits, and environmental impact from production through to recycling or disposal. The main objective of this review is to provide a comprehensive definition of sustainable biomaterials and to give an overview of the use of natural proteins in biomaterial development. Proteins such as collagen, gelatin, keratin, and silk, are biocompatible, biodegradable, and may form materials with varying properties. Proteins, therefore, provide an intriguing source of biomaterials for numerous applications, including additive manufacturing, nanotechnology, and tissue engineering. We give an insight into current research and future directions in each of these areas, to expand knowledge on the capabilities of sustainably sourced proteins as advanced biomaterials.

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Green and Sustainable Separation of Natural Products from Agro-Industrial Waste: Challenges, Potentialities, and Perspectives on Emerging Approaches

Cited by 16 publications

References 105 publications

The Therapeutic Potential of Apigenin

The Therapeutic Potential of Apigenin

An Industrial and Sustainable Platform for the Production of Bioactive Micronized Powders and Extracts Enriched in Polyphenols From Olea europaea L. and Vitis vinifera L. Wastes

Recent developments in sustainably sourced protein-based biomaterials

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