Optimization of a Sonotrode Extraction Method and New Insight of Phenolic Composition of Fucus vesiculosus Gil-Martinez, Lidia Santos Mejías, Alejandro De la Torre Ramírez, José Manuel Baños-Arjona, Alberto Verardo, Vito Gómez Caravaca, Ana María brown seaweeds Box–Behnken design chlorophenols The optimization of bioactive compound extraction from Fucus vesiculosus using ultrasound-assisted extraction (UAE) via sonotrode was investigated to maximize phenolic recovery and antioxidant activity while promoting a sustainable process. Optimal conditions (40% v/v ethanol in water, 38 min, 36% amplitude) were selected to maximize phenolic recovery while considering environmental and energy sustainability by optimizing extraction efficiency and minimizing solvent and energy usage. HPLCESI- QTOF-MS analysis tentatively identified 25 phenolic compounds, including sulfated phenolic acids, phlorotannins, flavonoids, and halophenols, with some reported for the first time in F. vesiculosus, underscoring the complexity of this alga’s metabolome. The antioxidant activity of the optimized extract was evaluated through FRAP (143.7 μmol TE/g), DPPH (EC50 105.6 μg/mL), and TEAC (189.1 μmol Trolox/g) assays. The optimized process highlights F. vesiculosus as a valuable source of natural antioxidants, with potential applications in biotechnology, cosmetics, and food industries. 2025-01-15T09:39:15Z 2025-01-15T09:39:15Z 2025-01-14 journal article Gil Martínez, L. et. al. Mar. Drugs 2025, 23, 40. [https://doi.org/10.3390/md23010040] https://hdl.handle.net/10481/99197 10.3390/md23010040 eng http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ open access Atribución 4.0 Internacional MDPI