Optimization of ultrasound-assisted extraction of plumbagin by response surface methodology
Objective To optimize the ultrasound-assisted extraction of plumbagin from Plumbago zeylanica L..Methods Ultraviolet spectrophotometry was used to analyze the content of plumbagin.The effects of ultrasound time,extraction temperature,and material-liquid ratio on the yield of plumbagin were analyzed with a single-factor test.The best extraction process was subsequently optimized with the Box-Behnken response surface methodology,based on single-factor tests.Results The adjusted coefficient of determination(RAdj2)of the model was 0.8394,and the probability value(P<0.005)of the regression model indicated much significance.The optimal conditions for ultrasound-assisted extraction included ultrasound time of 41 min,the extraction temperature at 42 ℃,and the material-liquid ratio at 1∶23(g/mL).Under the optimal conditions,five tests were conducted to verify the results.The average yield of plumbagin was 1.8941%,which was essentially consistent with the predicted value of 1.823%.Conclusion The extraction of plumbagin from Plumbago zeylanica L.using ultrasound-assisted extraction is stable and reliable.