Extraction, Composition and Comparison of Plant Volatile Components

Dear Colleagues,

The isolation of plant volatiles, which are important specialized metabolites, can be accomplished by classical and green extraction techniques. Classical extraction techniques include steam distillation, hydrodiffusion, hydrodistillation, destructive distillation, and cold pressing. Green extraction techniques include turbo distillation, ultrasound-assisted extraction, microwave-assisted extraction, and instant controlled pressure drop technology. Depending on the isolation technique, the compositions of the substances extracted from the same plant material may vary. This depends on the duration of extraction, temperature, pressure, and quality of the plant material. Green extraction requires less time and water than traditional extraction.

The aim of this Special Issue of Plants is to publish studies dealing with the effects of different extraction procedures and their impact on the qualitative and quantitative composition of plant isolates. The research can describe the importance of various free volatile compounds to quality parameters of plants. Research comparing different biological potential of plant extracts obtained by different extraction methods is also useful.

Prof. Dr. Valerija Dunkić
Dr. Marija Nazlić
Guest Editors

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• free volatile compounds

• essential oil

• extracts

• hydrosols

• isolates

• classical extraction

• green extraction

• hydrodistillation

• advanced modern extraction techniques

• microwave-assisted extraction

• chromatography

• terpenes

• biological activity