Unusual antioxidant effects in multiphase and complex systems

Abstract

In recent years, a number of studies have produced evidence that the multiphase and boundary effects in the systems containing surfactants, have to be taken into account for the development of innovative antioxidant technologies of lipid containing products. This report presents some unusual antioxidant effects, which occur only in multiphase complex systems due to the influence of surfactants (S).Hydroperoxides (LOOH), the primary oxidation products, form mixed micelles with surfactants (S) {nLOOHmS}. In the case of cationic surfactants (S + ), an accelerated hydroperoxide decomposition resulted in free radical generation occurs. Moderate magnetic field affects the free radical escape from mixed micelles {nLOOHmS + } into bulk solution; it can result in inhibiting of lipid oxidation in micellar system. Nonionic S can inhibit the catalyzed lipid oxidation by solubilization of the hydrophilic catalyst and spatial separation of the catalyst and substrate. Anionic surfactants alkylsulfates and alkylphosphates are effective antioxidants for alkylaromatic hydrocarbons due to the catalytic heterolytic decomposition of hydroperoxides into carbonyl compound and phenol which scavenges peroxyl radicals.

Phenolic compounds and multivariate analysis of antiradical properties of red fruits

“…In addition, toxic products are formed, including free radicals and their degradation products. The intensity of the process depends on the composition of fatty acids, storage conditions, and the presence of pro-and antioxidants [1]. The autoxidation process leads to the formation of free radicals and peroxides.…”