Experimental design for ultrasound-assisted extraction of Schinus terebinthifolius

The need for efficient extraction of plant constituents with a high yield and purity limitations to conventional techniques that are limited by mass transfer, has resulted in the development new processes. Sonochemistry involves cavitation induced pressure fluctuations generated ultrasound waves liquid medium. Ultrasound can be effectively used increase transfer rate solid-liquid present work employed factorial design 33 central composite (PCC) Schinus Terebinthifolius. It is possible verify an optimum point (35.24%) 13.49 g time 2 h, at 60 ºC.