Ionic Liquid Based Ultrasonic-assisted Extraction of Procyanidins from Mulberry
An ultrasonic-assisted extraction method was developed for the extraction of procyanidins from Mulberry with ionic liquid solution as extracting agent.The extraction parameters ([Bmim] Cl concentration,solid to solvent ratio,ultrasonic power,ultrasonic time) were optimized by single-factor method and response surface methodology based on BoxBehnken design.The reasons for high efficiency of this extraction technology were analyzed by scanning electron microscope (SEM).The optimal extraction conditions were:the concentration of [Bmim] Cl of 0.73 mol/L,solid to solvent ratio of 1∶21 (g/mL),ultrasonic power of 188 W,and ultrasonic time of 11 min.The extraction yield of procyanidins was 3.51%,which was well in close agreement with the value predicted by the model.The microcosmic structures of powders of Mulberry after being extracted by ionic liquid based ultrasonic-assisted approach were seriously destroyed from SEM analysis.
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