Cold Plasma-Assisted Extraction

Cold plasma-assisted extraction (CPAE) is an advanced technology for extracting bioactive compounds from food materials. This chapter delivers the fundamental mechanism of cold plasma and its several types and properties, offering a comparative analysis with conventional extraction methods, highlighting CPAE’s unique advantages. This chapter also details the equipment used for CPAE, its components, mechanisms, working principles as well as the factors influencing extraction process. The versatility of CPAE is showcased through its applications in food, pharmaceutical, and environmental sectors. Additionally, some recent case studies and research findings implied the significance and effectiveness of CPAE. Its future prospects by integrating into industry are outlined for potential enhancement of development in the emerging trends.