[HTML][HTML] Optimization of Ultrasonication Probe-Assisted Extraction Parameters for Bioactive Compounds from Opuntia macrorhiza Using Taguchi Design and …

D Kalompatsios, V Athanasiadis, M Mantiniotou… - Applied Sciences, 2024‏ - mdpi.com
Opuntia macrorhiza, commonly referred to as red prickly pear, is a type of cactus fruit. The
Opuntia macrorhiza (OM) fruit is rich in polyphenols and contains a high amount of ascorbic …

[HTML][HTML] Enhancing Industrial Hemp (Cannabis sativa) Leaf By-Products: Bioactive Compounds, Anti-Inflammatory Properties, and Potential Health Applications

L Frusciante, M Geminiani, B Shabab… - International Journal of …, 2025‏ - mdpi.com
The sustainable utilization of biomass-derived bioactives addresses the growing demand for
natural health products and supports sustainable development goals by reducing reliance …

[HTML][HTML] Investigation and Enhancement of the Antioxidant Compound Recovery of Pyrus communis Peel

T Bentoulla, K Kotsou, D Kalompatsios, A Alibade… - Waste, 2024‏ - mdpi.com
Pyrus communis (P. communis) is the most cultivated and consumed species of pear within
the European continent. This fruit has been a staple in Greece since ancient times, hence …

Changes in nutritional quality of hempseed flours with germination and enzyme pretreatment

ATL Nguyen, K Ofori, ANA Aryee - Food Bioscience, 2025‏ - Elsevier
This study evaluated the effect of germination time (two and four d) and enzyme
pretreatment using protease (THF-0.5) or Pronase®(NHF-0.5) or not (no added enzyme …

[HTML][HTML] Spontaneous Bio-Recycling: Recovering Bioactive Molecules Through Endogenous Microbial Maceration of Hemp Residues

L Donati, A Conti, D Casagrande Pierantoni, C Ruspi… - Microorganisms, 2025‏ - mdpi.com
Biomass residues represent a major issue for industries. On the other hand, residues
enclosed major classes of bioactive compounds that could be extracted and used across …

[HTML][HTML] Evaluation of Antioxidant Properties of Residual Hemp Leaves Following Optimized Pressurized Liquid Extraction

V Athanasiadis, M Mantiniotou, D Kalompatsios… - AgriEngineering, 2024‏ - mdpi.com
Cannabis sativa, often called hemp, is a medicinal plant belonging to the Cannabaceae
family and is widely recognized for its therapeutic applications. After the industrial …