i want to prepare a water extract from some of plant parts for their antioxidant activities, using ultrasonic or microwave assisted extractions .i need the best procedures to achieve this by using the kitchen microwave or ultrasonic baths.
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Depending upon the type of material which have to be extracted, time duration and time interval is important. some time it have been done interval of hot and cold.
so it is better go through literature then proceed
I propose you a good method, use an amount from your plant (it's better to let it dry a long time to eliminate the chlorophyll) put it in erlen then add methanol and put it in the ultrasound for 2 hours
I tried this method and a get a good results (4times more then the traditional extraction method)