Integrated sonication-assisted deep eutectic solvent for extraction of antibacterial compounds from cacao shells

Key Points

• Evaluate an integrated sonication-assisted extraction technique for maximizing recovery of antibacterial compounds from cacao shells.
• Utilized deep eutectic solvents for extraction
• Applied sonication to enhance extraction efficiency
• Focused on the valorization of cacao shell waste
• Demonstrated effective recovery of bioactive compounds
• Showed presence of antibacterial activity in extracted compounds
• Highlighted the sustainability aspect of using waste materials