Ultrasonic topic: "What is an Ultrasonic Extractor?"
An ultrasonic extractor is a probe-type sonicator used to produce botanical extracts with higher yields and superior quality. Since sonication is a non-thermal extraction method, all bioactive compounds (e.g. vitamins, flavours, antioxidants, CBD etc.) are preserved against heat-induced degradation. This makes ultrasonic extractors the superior tool when it comes to the intensification of ultrasonic extraction processes.
The application of high-power ultrasound waves causes the perforation and disruption of cells and tissues and promotes mass transfer. This means the intracellular material (i.e. the targeted substances) is released from the inner cell and transferred into the solvent. Ultrasonic extraction intensifies the extraction process resulting in higher yields, superior extract quality and rapid processing. At the same time, ultrasonic extraction is an environmental-friendly, green method.
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Valorization of Azolla Pond Weed Using Sonication
, Kathrin HielscherAzolla, a small aquatic fern, has garnered significant attention due to its remarkable potential as a sustainable resource for various applications including food, livestock feed, polyphenol supplements, fertilizer, and biofuel. This article explores the diverse utility of Azolla and elucidates how sonication, particularly through probe-type sonicators, enhances the extraction and harvesting of its essential nutrients, including proteins, vitamins, polyphenols, and lipids. By harnessing the energy of sonication, the nutritional and bioactive components present in Azolla can be efficiently obtained, contributing to its role as a versatile and eco-friendly resource.
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Polyphenols from Mango Peel – Extraction Method Matters
, Kathrin HielscherIn the quest for healthier living, scientists are constantly exploring new ecological sources and efficient methods to extract beneficial compounds from natural sources. Food waste such as fruit by-products such as mango peels are rich in polyphenols and be used as source to obtain high-quality phenolic compounds. A such technique gaining traction in recent years is ultrasonic extraction, a process that applies high-frequency sound waves to efficiently extract bioactive compounds from plant materials. Among these compounds, polyphenols have emerged as star players due to their numerous health benefits, including antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Join us on a deep delve into polyphenol extraction from mango peels and learn how different ultrasound equipment makes a significant difference for extraction efficiency and polyphenol yield.
https://www.hielscher.com/polyphenols-from-mango-peel-why-the-extraction-method-matters.htm
Dandelion Extraction – Potent Tinctures with Sonication
Ultrasonic extraction of dandelion plant parts is a highly efficient and effective method to obtain bioactive compounds under mild extraction conditions - yielding a high-quality extracts and tinctures. Learn how to apply ultrasonication to maximize extraction yields while preserving the…
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Flower Extraction – Mild Processing, High Yields by Sonication
Whether you want to make an absolute, flower-infused water or blossom hydrolat, sonication helps you to increase the yield of your flower extract. Learn why sonication is the ideal extraction technique to isolate the delicate biomolecules and essential oils from…
https://www.hielscher.com/flower-extraction-mild-processing-high-yields-by-sonication.htm
Nettle Extraction – Potent Tinctures with Ultrasonics
Nettle (Urtica dioica) is a plant rich in bioactive compounds such as polyphenols, antioxidants, carotenes, and terpenoids, which are used as pharmaceutical, therapeutic and nutraceutical substances. The ultrasonic extractor is a high-efficient industry-established tool for the production of nettle extracts…
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Crafting Sakura Vodka and Syrup through Ultrasonic Infusion
Cherry blossoms, also known by the Japanese term Sakura, do not only look beautiful, they also used to give spirits a bittersweet flavour notes of almond and cherry. We introduce you to the technique of ultrasonic maceration and infusion, which…
https://www.hielscher.com/crafting-sakura-vodka-and-gin-through-ultrasonic-infusion.htm
Cannabis Batch Extraction using Probe-Type Sonication
Extracting cannabinoids such as CBD, THC, CBN etc. from hemp and marijuana for production purposes involves a combination of chopping, grinding or crushing the cannabis plant, ultrasound-assisted solvent extraction, and subsequent isolation of the bioactive compounds. Here is a practical…
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Large-Scale Mushroom Extraction using Probe-Type Batch Sonication
Extracting bioactive compounds from mushrooms for production purposes involves a combination of cutting, grinding or crushing the mushrooms, ultrasonically-assisted solvent extraction, and subsequent isolation of the bioactive compounds such as beta-glucans. Here is a practical instruction of ultrasonic mushroom extraction…
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Kava Kava – Superior Extraction using a Sonicator
Kava extracts are moste efficiently produced using ultrasonic extraction. Ultrasonic extraction is a cutting-edge technique that harnesses the power of energy-dense sound waves to create highly effective kava (Piper methysticum) extracts using water or aqueous ethanol. The ultrasonic extraction method…
https://www.hielscher.com/kava-kava-superior-extraction-using-a-sonicator.htm
Gin Infusion by Ultrasonically-Intensified Maceration
Gin is an alcoholic beverage infused with juniper and other botanical compounds. Ultrasonic extraction enhances and intensifies the maceration process of pot distilled gin as well as compound gin. The advantages of ultrasonically-infused include the production of flavour-rich, aromatic beverages…
https://www.hielscher.com/gin-infusion-by-ultrasonically-intensified-maceration.htm
Lion’s Mane Extract Made with Ultrasonics
Extracts from the fungus species Hericium erinaceus, known as lion’s mane mushroom, are most efficiently produced using ultrasonication. Ultrasonic extractors rapidly break open the fungal cell matrix and allow for the complete extraction of bioactive compounds from the lion's mane…
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Alkaloid Extraction using a Probe-Ultrasonicator
Alkaloids are bioactive compounds, which can be efficiently extracted from plants using ultrasonication. Alkaloids exhibit a wide array of biological effects and are thereby used as pharmaceuticals and therapeutics. Ultrasonic extraction is the preferred technique to produce high quality alkaloid…
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