ReviewFoods (Basel, Switzerland)2026
Membrane Separation Techniques for Plant Essential Oils: Theory, Performance Comparison, and Application-An Updated Review.
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Abstract
Plant essential oils are widely utilized as natural preservatives, flavoring agents, and nutritional supplements owing to their remarkable antibacterial, antioxidant, and aroma-enhancing properties. However, their low abundance in plant matrices, together with the compositional complexity and thermal sensitivity of volatile constituents, poses significant challenges for efficient extraction and purification. In recent years, membrane separation technology has emerged as a promising green strategy for the extraction, purification, and concentration of plant essential oils. Membrane-based processes, including microfiltration, ultrafiltration, nanofiltration, reverse osmosis, and pervaporation, enable selective separation under mild operating conditions based on differences in molecular size, polarity, and diffusivity. Compared with conventional thermal- and solvent-based methods, membrane processes offer lower energy consumption, reduced solvent usage, and superior retention of thermolabile bioactive compounds and natural aroma profiles. Moreover, recent advances in membrane materials and surface modification strategies have significantly improved membrane selectivity, permeability, and fouling resistance, thereby enhancing process stability and industrial applicability. This review systematically summarizes the theoretical principles, separation mechanisms, membrane classifications, and recent applications of membrane technologies in plant essential oil processing. Based on a comparative analysis of more than 120 published studies, the performance of different membrane processes is evaluated in terms of flux, selectivity, energy consumption, and product quality. Particular attention is given to current challenges, including the lack of standardized performance metrics and comprehensive techno-economic assessments. Recent advances in membrane materials and surface modification strategies, together with future research directions and industrial prospects, are also discussed. This review provides valuable guidance for membrane selection, process optimization, and sustainable industrial implementation in plant essential oil extraction and purification.
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