Natural Product Extraction: Principles and Applications (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781849736060)

Natural products are sought after by the food, pharmaceutical and cosmetics industries, and research continues into their potential for new applications. Extraction of natural products in an economic and environmentally-friendly way is of high importance to all industries involved. This book presents a holistic and in-depth view of the techniques available for extracting natural products, with modern and more environmentally-benign methods, such as ultrasound and supercritical fluids discussed alongside conventional methods. Examples and case studies are presented, along with the decision-making process needed to determine the most appropriate method. Where appropriate, scale-up and process integration is discussed. Relevant to researchers in academia and industry, and students aiming for either career path, this book presents a handy digest of the current trends and latest developments in the field with concepts of green chemistry in mind.

Author: Mauricio A. Rostagno
ISBN-10: 1849736065
ISBN-13: 9781849736060
Publisher: Royal Society of Chemistry
Language: English
Published: 05/01/2013
Pages: 500
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 2.05lbs
Size: 9.47h x 6.45w x 1.30d