Microalgae essential oils

Abstract:

Essential oils are bioactive compounds obtained from plants and algae. Marine algae has been increasingly used to provide essential oils in different medicinal and food applications. While there are several methods used in essential oil extraction, some new methods are categorized as sustainable and eco-friendly: the supercritical fluids for extraction with CO2 (SFE), extraction with pressurized liquids (PLE), and microwave assisted extraction (MAE). Commercial applications of essential oils obtained from microalgae is evidence of a new and affordable revolution in biotechnology. These new products can help find solutions for treatments of diseases and poor nutrition.

Año de publicación:

2018

Keywords:

• essential oils
• microalgae
• Oil extraction methods

Fuente:

scopus