Pressurized liquid extraction (PLE) is an innovative sample preparation technique which has been
developed as an alternative to conventional extraction methods in many areas, such as environmental, food
and pharmaceutical analysis. The aim of the current review is to summarize the application of PLE technique
in phytochemical analysis in last decade. The parameters, which may affect the extraction efficiency and
selectivity, including the nature of solvent, temperature, pressure, extraction time and sample particle size
and so on were explored. In addition, the procedure for method development and the parameters optimization
strategies, univariate approach, orthogonal analysis and central composite design, were also discussed. Due
to the obvious advantages of high extraction efficiency, short preparation time, little solvent consumption
and good reproducibility, PLE undoubtedly have a broad application in phytochemical analysis.
Keywords: Pressurized liquid extraction (PLE); Phytochemical analysis; Sample preparation