Prangan Duarah – författare

Advances in Extraction and Applications of Bioactive Phytochemicals presents comprehensive and systematic coverage of extraction techniques for bioactive phytochemical compounds and their delivery and therapeutic effectiveness. Sections focus on the pharmaceutical industry's perspective, aiming at compiling recent advances of natural products in the field of drug delivery, including a brief overview of plant-based bioactive molecules, utilization of different plant elements for the extraction of phytochemicals, a compilation of conventional extraction approaches, advanced extraction methods, including Supercritical carbon-dioxide extraction, computational methods to improve production, drug delivery aspects of bioactive phytochemicals, their therapeutic effectiveness, and more.

This book is a complete reference targeted at pharma researchers in academic and corporate environments and those willing to apply the most current extraction methods and health applications. Researchers in medicinal chemistry and chemical engineering will also benefit from this comprehensive resource.

Offers a consistent compilation of the most current phytochemical extraction techniques Includes detailed protocols for extraction Covers the main classes of naturally occurring bioactive phytochemical compounds

Sustainable Advances in Biopolymer-Based Packaging for Food Shelf-life Extension offers readers sustainable solutions for enhancing food shelf-life. It covers topics such as bio-based packaging materials, modification techniques, edible coatings, biodegradable packaging, nanotechnology, hydrogels, and intelligent packaging. Readers will be able to make informed decisions and implement sustainable solutions for enhancing food shelf-life while reducing reliance on traditional non-biodegradable packaging materials. The book begins by exploring the basics of bio-based food packaging materials, covering origins, characteristics, and varieties such as plant, animal, microbial, and waste materials.Subsequent chapters explain emerging bio-based materials, including intelligent packaging and edible coatings. Extraction technologies, modification techniques, and applications for sustainable and eco-friendly food packaging are also discussed. The potential of biopolymers, including those from plant extracts, to improve the nutritional content of packaged foods is highlighted. Through country-specific case studies from the EU, Asia, and North America, the book discusses the global regulatory landscape for bio-based food packaging and offers insights into challenges and future trends.Introduces natural biopolymers, bioactive compounds, and synthetic biodegradable polymers to increase shelf-life of different food itemsExplains emerging bio-based materials including intelligent packaging and edible coatingsDiscusses the potential of biopolymers, including those from plant extracts to improve nutritional content of packaged foodsHighlights extraction technologies, modification techniques, and applications for sustainable and eco-friendly food packaging

This book is a concise presentation of important aspects involved in dealing with extraction and utilization of bioactive compounds from the food industry waste. It starts with a focus on the global scenario of food waste generation and potential of food waste in various industries. Thereafter, the various conventional and advanced extraction techniques are discussed to highlight on how to separate bioactive compounds from the food waste. The application of industrial food-waste derived bioactive compounds in various emerging sectors are highlighted. Features: Presents critical discussion on various advancement in various extraction processes including future trends.Provides elaborative description of food waste sources and challenges associated with it.Highlights potential of bioactive compounds in various industries.Quantitatively discusses existing as well as new technologies/methodologies.Includes a separate chapter on pertinent policies of various countries.This book is aimed at researchers and graduate students in chemical and food engineering, separation technology and bioactive compounds.