Efecto de parámetros operativos en aceites esenciales obtenidos por hidrodestilación asistida por microondas: revisión sistemática
Year: 2026
Type: article
Study design: Systematic Review
Abstract: Essential oils are a mixture of volatile compounds widely used in the pharmaceutical, food, and cosmetics industries. Microwave-assisted hydrodistillation (MAHD) is an efficient alternative to conventional methods, as it reduces extraction time and energy consumption. However, the variability in operating parameters across studies makes it difficult to establish optimal, generalizable conditions. The objective of this systematic review was to analyze the effect of MAHD operating parameters on the yield and quality of essential oils obtained from aromatic and medicinal plants. The review was conducted in accordance with the PRISMA 2020 guidelines, using Scopus as the primary database and ScienceDirect as a supplementary source for the period from 2021 through June 2026. A total of 1,144 records were identified, from which 30 original articles were selected. The results show that optimal power ranged from 400 to 880 W, while extraction times varied between 21 and 90 minutes, achieving reductions of up to 75% compared to conventional hydrodistillation; monoterpenes and oxygenated compounds predominated, primarily limonene, eugenol, carvone, and citral. MAHD represents an efficient and sustainable technology with high potential for industrial applications.
Source: KANYÚ
Institution: Universidad Nacional Autónoma Altoandina de Tarma
Language: Spanish
Subfield: Food Science
Domain: Life Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W7204902846