Advancements in conventional and supercritical CO2 extraction of Moringa oleifera bioactives for cosmetic applications: A review

• Type: Another Publication in an International Scientific Journal
• Date: 2024

Authors

Kessler, JC (Author) Other; Isabel M. Martins (Author) FEUP; Manrique, Y.A. (Author) FEUP; Rodrigues, AE (Author) Other; Barreiro, MF (Author) Other; Madalena M. Dias (Author) FEUP

Journal

Title: Journal of Supercritical Fluids

Vol. 214

ISSN: 0896-8446

Publisher: Elsevier

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LA LSRE-LCM - Financiamento Plurianual 2020-2023 para a Unidade LA LSRE-LCM Laboratório de Processos de Separação e Reacção - Laboratório de Catálise e Materiais

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Authenticus ID: P-016-VCC

DOI: 10.1016/j.supflu.2024.106388

Abstract (EN): Moringa oleifera L. extracts (Mo) have attracted attention as a sustainable and effective alternative to synthetic ingredients for cosmetic formulations. The unique and diverse phytochemical profile of the Mo tree enhances the quality and appeal of commercial products, as evidenced by numerous studies and patents. Supercritical carbon dioxide extraction (SFE-CO2) is particularly advantageous for this purpose, offering enhanced thermostability and selectivity of extracted compounds compared to conventional methods. This review examines the safety and efficacy of Mo seed, leaf, and root extracts as cosmetic ingredients, focusing on their bioavailability and performance by considering the thermodynamics and operational benefits of SFE-CO2. The collected data highlights the method's efficiency in terms of the total extraction yield and the recovery of target compounds from Mo, providing insights from optimisation studies and linking the solvation power of supercritical CO2 with the significant non-polar and low-polar compounds present in Mo extracts.

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific

No. of pages: 17