Natural compounds obtained from different medicinal and aromatic plants have gained respect as alternative treatments to synthetic drugs, as well as raw materials for different applications (cosmetic, food and feed industries, environment protection, and many others). Based on a literature survey on dedicated databases, the aim of the present work is to be a critical discussion of aspects regarding classical extraction versus modern extraction techniques; possibilities to scale up (advantages and disadvantages of different extraction methods usually applied and the influence of extraction parameters); and different medicinal and aromatic plants’ different applications (medical and industrial applications, as well as the potential use in nanotechnology). As nowadays, research studies are directed toward the development of modern, innovative applications of the medicinal and aromatic plants, aspects regarding future perspectives are also discussed.

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In order to obtain high quality grapes, necessary for the wine industry, table grapes or other by-products, different management techniques are applied to the vine crops. The pruning is a common practice that generates massive amounts of waste, especially shoots and canes that may affect the environment and also the human health. On the other hand, various scientific studies confirm the presence of phytochemicals (antioxidants) in grapevine waste being used as a natural added-value in food, pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries due to their benefits. The nanoparticle phytosynthesis is a safe, non-toxic and environment friendly approach in which the phytochemicals from vine waste extracts act as reducing agents.

The restoration and conservation of traditional buildings (Figure 1) represents an important