Abstract
The optimal extraction condition for maximum recovery of polyphenols and other compounds will be obtained with green extraction methodology performing model validation (response surface methodology (RSM) with a Box-Behnken experimental design (BBD). The extracts will be evaluated for their antioxidant activity and their potential role in managing type 2diabetes and obesity
Keywords
antioxidant
chemistry
natural products
ERC sector(s)
LS Life Sciences
Fields of study
Name supervisor
Vera Muccilli
E-mail
vera.muccilli@unict.it
Name of Department/Faculty/School
Department of Chemical sciences
Name of the host University
University of Catania (UNICT)
EUNICE partner e-mail of destination Research
leonardo.mirabella@studium.unict.it
Country
Italy
Thesis level
Bachelor
Minimal language knowledge requisite
English B2
Thesis mode
On-site
Start date
Length of the research internship
3 months
Financial support available (other than E+)
No