The eye transduces light, and we usually do not think of it as a biomechanical structure. Yet it is actually a pressurized, thick-walled shell that has an internal and external musculature, a remarkably complex internal vascular system, dedicated fluid production and drainage tissues, and a variety of specialized fluid and solute transport systems. Biomechanics is particularly involved in accom...

Pressurized hot water extraction (PHWE) and hydrodistillation were compared for the extraction of essential oil from Lavandin. Using GC-FID analysis in conjunction with central composite design, the maximum extraction yield was obtained for temperature of 148 o C, pressure of 33.7 (bar), static time of 10.7 (min), dynamic time of 17.6 (min), and flow rate of 0.69 (mL/min). The PHWE is a practic...

Olive pomace (OP) is the main by-product of olive oil industry produced in large quantities. Its valorization as a source phenolic bioactive compounds paramount for sustainable growth related industries. This work proposes an intensified process to maximize recovery dry extracts using hydroalcoholic mixtures. Supercritical carbon dioxide defatting pre-treatment was performed. Following this, pr...