ReviewUltrasonics sonochemistry2026
Ultrasound-assisted extraction of bioactive compounds from pomegranate peel and seed: A comprehensive review of key parameters and optimization strategies.
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- The Versatility of Pomegranate: From Phytochemical Diversity to Antimicrobial and Translational Applications.Microorganisms · 2026Review
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- Phytochemicals from Agro-Industrial By-Products for Breast Cancer Prevention and Therapy: Molecular Mechanisms and Circular Bioeconomy Perspective.Pharmaceuticals (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Review
- Ultrasound-Assisted DES Extraction of Black Rice Anthocyanins: Optimization, Characterization, and Bioactivity.Journal of food science · 2026Article
- The Influence of Different Ultrasonication Parameters on Physicochemical Properties and Secoiridoid Compositions of Olive Extracts: A Mathematical Approach Using Artificial Neural Network (ANN) and Response Surface Methodology (RSM).Foods (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Effects of High Pressure Processing and Ultrasound-Assisted Extraction on Physicochemical Properties, Antioxidant Activity and Flavor Compounds of Cold Brew Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium Beverage.Foods (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
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Abstract
Pomegranate (Punica granatum L.) peel and seeds are rich in phenolics, flavonoids, anthocyanins, ellagitannins, tannins, and punicic acid, which exhibit potent antioxidant, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and anticancer properties. Conventional extraction methods, such as maceration, Soxhlet extraction, and hydrodistillation, are limited by excessive solvent and energy consumption, prolonged extraction times, and degradation of thermolabile compounds. Ultrasound-assisted extraction (UAE) has emerged as a sustainable and efficient alternative, utilizing acoustic cavitation to disrupt cell walls, enhance solvent penetration, and accelerate mass transfer. This review presents a comprehensive and UAE-specific synthesis of research on pomegranate peel and seed bioactives, focusing on the effect of key parameters ultrasonic power, frequency, extraction time, temperature, solvent system, solid-to-solvent ratio, and particle size on extraction efficiency and compound stability. Optimization strategies based on Response Surface Methodology, Box-Behnken Design, and Artificial Neural Networks are critically discussed to demonstrate their roles in maximizing yield and predicting extraction performance. Structural and spectroscopic studies confirming ultrasound-induced morphological disruption and molecular interactions are also summarized. This review uniquely synthesizes UAE-specific process parameters, optimization models, and structural characterization for both pomegranate peel and seed within a green valorization framework. Comparative analysis highlights the UAE superior performance over conventional and hybrid methods (microwave-, enzyme-, or deep eutectic solvent-assisted extractions). The review also identifies persisting challenges related to process scale-up, standardization of reporting metrics, and in vivo bioavailability assessment. Overall, this work provides an updated framework for improving extraction efficiency and supports the green valorization of pomegranate by-products into functional ingredients for food, nutraceutical, cosmetic, and pharmaceutical industries.
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