High-Power Ultrasound and High-Voltage Electrical Discharge-Assisted Extractions of Bioactive Compounds from Sugar Beet (<i>Beta vulgaris</i> L.) Waste: Electron Spin Resonance and Optical Emission Spectroscopy Analysis

To achieve sustainable extractions, this study examines the impact of different extraction methods to utilize waste from the sugar industry. In addition to conventional thermal extraction, the impact of high-power ultrasound (US) and high-voltage electrical discharge (HVED)-assisted extractions on t...

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Main Authors: Josipa Dukić, Anet Režek Jambrak, Jurica Jurec, Dalibor Merunka, Srećko Valić, Rafaela Radičić, Nikša Krstulović, Marinela Nutrizio, Igor Dubrović
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author Josipa Dukić
Anet Režek Jambrak
Jurica Jurec
Dalibor Merunka
Srećko Valić
Rafaela Radičić
Nikša Krstulović
Marinela Nutrizio
Igor Dubrović
author_facet Josipa Dukić
Anet Režek Jambrak
Jurica Jurec
Dalibor Merunka
Srećko Valić
Rafaela Radičić
Nikša Krstulović
Marinela Nutrizio
Igor Dubrović
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description To achieve sustainable extractions, this study examines the impact of different extraction methods to utilize waste from the sugar industry. In addition to conventional thermal extraction, the impact of high-power ultrasound (US) and high-voltage electrical discharge (HVED)-assisted extractions on the yield of bioactive compounds and the antioxidant capacity (AC) value of sugar beet leaf extracts was determined. US extraction proved to be an excellent method for extracting bioactive compounds, while HVED extraction proved to be an excellent method for extracting Vitexin. AC was measured both spectrophotometrically (DPPH and FRAP) and spectroscopically via electron spin resonance (ESR). The AC results correlate with each other, and the highest AC values were found in the US-treated samples with 25% ethanol solution as the extraction solvent. Characterization of the plasma via optical emission spectroscopy (OES) showed that neither the solvent nor the sample influenced the plasma spectra, only the gas used (nitrogen/argon). All of the obtained results provide an excellent basis for future research into the utilization of food waste and by-products.
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spelling doaj-art-c30b34659d2a4a8b9dee9ddf425e6a822025-08-20T02:44:39ZengMDPI AGMolecules1420-30492025-02-0130479610.3390/molecules30040796High-Power Ultrasound and High-Voltage Electrical Discharge-Assisted Extractions of Bioactive Compounds from Sugar Beet (<i>Beta vulgaris</i> L.) Waste: Electron Spin Resonance and Optical Emission Spectroscopy AnalysisJosipa Dukić0Anet Režek Jambrak1Jurica Jurec2Dalibor Merunka3Srećko Valić4Rafaela Radičić5Nikša Krstulović6Marinela Nutrizio7Igor Dubrović8Faculty of Food Technology and Biotechnology, University of Zagreb, 10000 Zagreb, CroatiaFaculty of Food Technology and Biotechnology, University of Zagreb, 10000 Zagreb, CroatiaRuđer Bošković Institute, 10000 Zagreb, CroatiaRuđer Bošković Institute, 10000 Zagreb, CroatiaRuđer Bošković Institute, 10000 Zagreb, CroatiaInstitute of Physics, Bijenička Cesta 46, 10000 Zagreb, CroatiaInstitute of Physics, Bijenička Cesta 46, 10000 Zagreb, CroatiaFaculty of Food Technology and Biotechnology, University of Zagreb, 10000 Zagreb, CroatiaDepartment of Environmental Health, Teaching Institute of Public Health of Primorje-Gorski Kotar County, 51000 Rijeka, CroatiaTo achieve sustainable extractions, this study examines the impact of different extraction methods to utilize waste from the sugar industry. In addition to conventional thermal extraction, the impact of high-power ultrasound (US) and high-voltage electrical discharge (HVED)-assisted extractions on the yield of bioactive compounds and the antioxidant capacity (AC) value of sugar beet leaf extracts was determined. US extraction proved to be an excellent method for extracting bioactive compounds, while HVED extraction proved to be an excellent method for extracting Vitexin. AC was measured both spectrophotometrically (DPPH and FRAP) and spectroscopically via electron spin resonance (ESR). The AC results correlate with each other, and the highest AC values were found in the US-treated samples with 25% ethanol solution as the extraction solvent. Characterization of the plasma via optical emission spectroscopy (OES) showed that neither the solvent nor the sample influenced the plasma spectra, only the gas used (nitrogen/argon). All of the obtained results provide an excellent basis for future research into the utilization of food waste and by-products.https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/30/4/796high-voltage electrical dischargehigh-power ultrasoundsugar beet leavesbioactive compoundsantioxidant capacityelectron spin resonance spectroscopy
spellingShingle Josipa Dukić
Anet Režek Jambrak
Jurica Jurec
Dalibor Merunka
Srećko Valić
Rafaela Radičić
Nikša Krstulović
Marinela Nutrizio
Igor Dubrović
High-Power Ultrasound and High-Voltage Electrical Discharge-Assisted Extractions of Bioactive Compounds from Sugar Beet (<i>Beta vulgaris</i> L.) Waste: Electron Spin Resonance and Optical Emission Spectroscopy Analysis
Molecules
high-voltage electrical discharge
high-power ultrasound
sugar beet leaves
bioactive compounds
antioxidant capacity
electron spin resonance spectroscopy
title High-Power Ultrasound and High-Voltage Electrical Discharge-Assisted Extractions of Bioactive Compounds from Sugar Beet (<i>Beta vulgaris</i> L.) Waste: Electron Spin Resonance and Optical Emission Spectroscopy Analysis
title_full High-Power Ultrasound and High-Voltage Electrical Discharge-Assisted Extractions of Bioactive Compounds from Sugar Beet (<i>Beta vulgaris</i> L.) Waste: Electron Spin Resonance and Optical Emission Spectroscopy Analysis
title_fullStr High-Power Ultrasound and High-Voltage Electrical Discharge-Assisted Extractions of Bioactive Compounds from Sugar Beet (<i>Beta vulgaris</i> L.) Waste: Electron Spin Resonance and Optical Emission Spectroscopy Analysis
title_full_unstemmed High-Power Ultrasound and High-Voltage Electrical Discharge-Assisted Extractions of Bioactive Compounds from Sugar Beet (<i>Beta vulgaris</i> L.) Waste: Electron Spin Resonance and Optical Emission Spectroscopy Analysis
title_short High-Power Ultrasound and High-Voltage Electrical Discharge-Assisted Extractions of Bioactive Compounds from Sugar Beet (<i>Beta vulgaris</i> L.) Waste: Electron Spin Resonance and Optical Emission Spectroscopy Analysis
title_sort high power ultrasound and high voltage electrical discharge assisted extractions of bioactive compounds from sugar beet i beta vulgaris i l waste electron spin resonance and optical emission spectroscopy analysis
topic high-voltage electrical discharge
high-power ultrasound
sugar beet leaves
bioactive compounds
antioxidant capacity
electron spin resonance spectroscopy
url https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/30/4/796
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