The primary objective of this study was to achieve high-efficiency, sustainable method for extracting quercetin from Pinus koraiensis seed scales using a green chitosan–Cu–Fe catalyzed ultrasound–microwave continuous system. Key factors were screened and optimized, with the following optimal conditions: a liquid material ratio of 10:1 mL/g for both ultrasonic and microwave treatments, ultrasonic 10 min, 90 W, 40 °C; microwave irradiation at 303 W for 8.19 min; and exogenous chitosan–Cu–Fe at 0.6 %, achieving an actual yield of 3.13 mg/g. The optimal process was compared with conventional Soxhlet extraction, used as a benchmark to evaluate the new method's efficiency. Kinetic analysis showed equilibrium at 12.5 and 50 min, with yields of 3.33 and 3.23 mg/g, respectively, while prolonged high-temperature exposure extraction caused partial degradation of the extract. Life cycle assessment and inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry confirmed the superior stability and environmental sustainability of the optimal process. Mechanistic evaluation indicated that the extraction followed a second-order kinetics model; with the second-stage activation energy (87.56 kJ/mol) primarily governed by extraction, indicating that regulating the temperature enhances efficiency and reduces losses. Ultrasonic cavitation and microwave heating enhance extraction efficiency, while chitosan–Cu–Fe improves stability by increasing active sites and facilitating electron transfer. The process offers environmental and sustainability benefits, providing insights into the valorization of forest residues.
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