Lime peel as an industrial resource: Improving the extraction efficiency of volatiles and polyphenols via cold plasma

Key Points

• Enhanced extraction efficiency of volatiles and polyphenols from lime peel is possible with cold plasma.
• Cold plasma treatment significantly increased yield, with specific increases in both volatiles and polyphenols observed.
• The study employed cold plasma technology for extracting compounds, improving efficiency compared to conventional methods.
• Findings highlight the potential for lime peel as a valuable industrial resource, encouraging further exploration.