Research Article

Influence of Extraction Parameters on Bioactive Compounds and Antimicrobial Activity of Banana Peel Using Ethanol-Water Solvent

Volume: 16 Number: 1 March 1, 2026
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Influence of Extraction Parameters on Bioactive Compounds and Antimicrobial Activity of Banana Peel Using Ethanol-Water Solvent

Abstract

This study systematically investigated the effects of solvent extraction time (30, 60, and 90 min) and temperature (25 °C, 40 °C, and 60 °C) on the total phenolic content (TPC), antioxidant capacity, and antimicrobial properties of banana peel extracts using an ethanol–water extract. Extraction conditions significantly influenced the recovery of phenolics and associated bioactivities. The highest TPC (98.5 mg GAE/g), strongest antioxidant capacity (66.5% DPPH inhibition), and effective antimicrobial activity (MICs: 7.5 mg/mL against Staphylococcus aureus and 13.0 mg/mL against Escherichia coli) were achieved at 40 °C for 60 min. In contrast, higher temperatures or prolonged extraction times caused thermal degradation of phenolics, reducing their concentration and biological efficacy. These results emphasize the importance of balanced extraction protocols that ensure efficient recovery while preserving bioactive integrity. Overall, banana peel demonstrates strong potential as a sustainable source of natural antioxidants and antimicrobials, with promising applications in food, nutraceutical, cosmetic, and pharmaceutical formulations.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Food Engineering

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

March 1, 2026

Submission Date

July 18, 2025

Acceptance Date

October 3, 2025

Published in Issue

Year 2026 Volume: 16 Number: 1

APA
İmece, A. (2026). Influence of Extraction Parameters on Bioactive Compounds and Antimicrobial Activity of Banana Peel Using Ethanol-Water Solvent. Journal of the Institute of Science and Technology, 16(1), 167-181. https://doi.org/10.21597/jist.1745262
AMA
1.İmece A. Influence of Extraction Parameters on Bioactive Compounds and Antimicrobial Activity of Banana Peel Using Ethanol-Water Solvent. J. Inst. Sci. and Tech. 2026;16(1):167-181. doi:10.21597/jist.1745262
Chicago
İmece, Arzu. 2026. “Influence of Extraction Parameters on Bioactive Compounds and Antimicrobial Activity of Banana Peel Using Ethanol-Water Solvent”. Journal of the Institute of Science and Technology 16 (1): 167-81. https://doi.org/10.21597/jist.1745262.
EndNote
İmece A (March 1, 2026) Influence of Extraction Parameters on Bioactive Compounds and Antimicrobial Activity of Banana Peel Using Ethanol-Water Solvent. Journal of the Institute of Science and Technology 16 1 167–181.
IEEE
[1]A. İmece, “Influence of Extraction Parameters on Bioactive Compounds and Antimicrobial Activity of Banana Peel Using Ethanol-Water Solvent”, J. Inst. Sci. and Tech., vol. 16, no. 1, pp. 167–181, Mar. 2026, doi: 10.21597/jist.1745262.
ISNAD
İmece, Arzu. “Influence of Extraction Parameters on Bioactive Compounds and Antimicrobial Activity of Banana Peel Using Ethanol-Water Solvent”. Journal of the Institute of Science and Technology 16/1 (March 1, 2026): 167-181. https://doi.org/10.21597/jist.1745262.
JAMA
1.İmece A. Influence of Extraction Parameters on Bioactive Compounds and Antimicrobial Activity of Banana Peel Using Ethanol-Water Solvent. J. Inst. Sci. and Tech. 2026;16:167–181.
MLA
İmece, Arzu. “Influence of Extraction Parameters on Bioactive Compounds and Antimicrobial Activity of Banana Peel Using Ethanol-Water Solvent”. Journal of the Institute of Science and Technology, vol. 16, no. 1, Mar. 2026, pp. 167-81, doi:10.21597/jist.1745262.
Vancouver
1.Arzu İmece. Influence of Extraction Parameters on Bioactive Compounds and Antimicrobial Activity of Banana Peel Using Ethanol-Water Solvent. J. Inst. Sci. and Tech. 2026 Mar. 1;16(1):167-81. doi:10.21597/jist.1745262