Comparing DES-based ultrasound-assisted and conventional heat-assisted extraction of bioactive compounds from Quercus infectoria galls using response surface methodology

Puntos clave

• Ultrasound-assisted extraction produced significantly higher yields of bioactive compounds, boosting the efficiency of extraction methods.
• Using response surface methodology, optimal extraction conditions were determined to improve yields, highlighting the benefits of advanced techniques.
• Conventional heat-assisted extraction showed limitations in extracting bioactive compounds compared to ultrasound-assisted methods, which enhanced extraction rates.
• This comparative analysis emphasizes the potential of ultrasound-assisted extraction as a more effective approach for obtaining bioactive compounds.