Author(s):
Aman Bishnoi, Priyanka Swami, Mohammed Bilal, Vibha Chaudhary, Atul Bishnoi, N. Bhojak, Raja Ram
Email(s):
mnbisnoi0029@gmail.com
DOI:
10.52711/0974-4150.2026.00078 
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Aman Bishnoi, Priyanka Swami, Mohammed Bilal, Vibha Chaudhary, Atul Bishnoi, N. Bhojak, Raja Ram
GCRC, P.G. Department of Chemistry, Govt. Dungar College (NAAC ‘A’ Grade), MGS University, Bikaner 334001, India.
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Volume - 19,
Issue - 6,
Year - 2026
ABSTRACT:
Halophytes are salt-tolerant plants rich in bioactive phytochemicals such as alkaloids, flavonoids, phenolics and terpenoids, which exhibit important antibacterial as well as pharmacological activities. Due to their ability to grow in high salinity conditions, halophytes produce diverse secondary metabolites with potential pharmaceutical applications. Among them, Suaeda vermiculata is considered an important source of bioactive compounds. Conventional extraction techniques generally involve the use of organic solvents and require high energy, which raises environmental and safety concerns. In recent years, Green extraction techniques such as Deep Eutectic Solvents (DES) and Microwave Assisted Extraction (MAE) have gained attention as eco-friendly and efficient alternatives. DES are low-toxicity and biodegradable solvents, while MAE provides rapid extraction with higher yield and reduced solvent use. This review highlights the phytochemical potential of halophytes (Suaeda vermiculata), the principles of DES and MAE and the importance of Green Chemistry approaches for sustainable extraction of plant bioactive compounds with possible antibacterial and pharmaceutical applications.
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Aman Bishnoi, Priyanka Swami, Mohammed Bilal, Vibha Chaudhary, Atul Bishnoi, N. Bhojak, Raja Ram. Green Extraction of Phytochemicals from Halophyte Plant Suaeda vermiculata: A Review. Asian Journal of Research in Chemistry.2026; 19(6):545-2. doi: 10.52711/0974-4150.2026.00078
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Aman Bishnoi, Priyanka Swami, Mohammed Bilal, Vibha Chaudhary, Atul Bishnoi, N. Bhojak, Raja Ram. Green Extraction of Phytochemicals from Halophyte Plant Suaeda vermiculata: A Review. Asian Journal of Research in Chemistry.2026; 19(6):545-2. doi: 10.52711/0974-4150.2026.00078 Available on: https://www.ajrconline.org/AbstractView.aspx?PID=2026-19-6-5
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