Drying of Aromatic Plant Material for Natural Perfumes

Drying of Aromatic Plant Material for Natural Perfumes is a comprehensive guide that covers the importance of aromatic plants, their drying, extraction, and perfumery processes. It discusses the global demand for essential oils, plant histology, secondary metabolite storage, and drying technologies. The book is organized into four sections and serves as a valuable resource for researchers, industrial professionals, and students in perfumery, fragrance, and food science.

Format: Hardback
Length: 104 pages
Publication date: 01 November 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Drying of Aromatic Plant Material for Natural Perfumes is a comprehensive guide that delves into the captivating realm of aromatic plants, their drying, extraction, and perfumery processes. It explores the significance and worldwide demand of essential oils, providing a glimpse into plant histology, secondary metabolite secretion, and storage within plant tissues. The book is divided into four sections:

Plant Cell Structures and Their Role during Dehydration: This section provides an in-depth understanding of the structural components of plant cells and their role during dehydration. It discusses the inherent mass transfer pathways and the presence of water, which plays a crucial role in the dehydration process.

Aromatic Plants and Their Essential Oil Contents: This section highlights commercially important aromatic plant materials and the extracted essential oils they produce. It explores the composition and contribution of these essential oils towards perfumery, emphasizing their socio-commercial impact.

Composition and Contribution towards Perfumery: This section delves into the composition and characteristics of essential oils, discussing their chemical compositions and their role in creating fragrances. It also explores the various applications of essential oils in the perfumery industry.

Dehydration and Extraction Technologies: This section covers methods for selecting drying parameters and discusses the relationship between drying mechanisms and microstructure. It explores different drying technologies for heat-sensitive materials and extraction technologies for selective component extractions.

Preprocessing, Extraction, and Standardization of Essential Oils for Blending: This section covers preprocessing techniques, such as steam distillation and solvent extraction, to obtain essential oils from aromatic plant materials. It also discusses the standardization of essential oils for blending purposes, ensuring consistency and quality in different applications.

This book serves as a valuable resource for researchers, industrial professionals, and academicians engaged in perfumery, fragrance, food science, chemical engineering, and agricultural engineering. It provides a comprehensive understanding of the drying of aromatic plant material, essential oil extraction, and perfumery processes, enabling readers to develop innovative solutions and applications in these fields.

Weight: 370g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032325026