Brazilian ginseng biorefinery: simulation and multi-objective optimization

• Grant number: 12/19304-7
• Support Opportunities: Scholarships abroad - Research Internship - Post-doctor
• Start date: May 01, 2013
• End date: April 30, 2014
• Field of knowledge: Engineering - Chemical Engineering - Chemical Process Industries
• Principal Investigator: Maria Angela de Almeida Meireles Petenate
• Grantee: Diego Tresinari dos Santos
• Supervisor: François M. A. Maréchal
• Host Institution: Faculdade de Engenharia de Alimentos (FEA). Universidade Estadual de Campinas (UNICAMP). Campinas , SP, Brazil
• Institution abroad: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), Switzerland
• Associated to the scholarship: 10/16485-5 - Technical and economic evaluation of the integration of sustainable processes for a better use of brazilian ginseng (Pfaffia glomerata), BP.PD

Abstract

Sugarcane industry in Brazil, according to some experts, is only a pioneer of future biorefineries. The growing number of technologies being developed in order to produce different high added value products, such as plant extracts, ethanol and other chemicals from biomass, represents an important trend that needs to be fully evaluated under the energy, environmental and economic aspects. The use of environmentally friendly pressurized fluid technologies to obtain products from biomass has shown encouraging results. However, studies on the attainment of multiple products through a combination of different processes and sequenced with the use of multiple fluids, are essential for the implementation of future biorefineries. The main goal of this project is to use the knowledge and available tools on energy integration, life cycle analysis and multi-objective optimization of LENISYSTEM/LENI/EPFL to evaluate and optimize production routes using pressurized fluids developed experimentally in LASEFI/DEA/ FEA/UNICAMP, seeking an integral use of all parts of the Brazilian ginseng (root and aerial parts). Therefore, it is expected to propose a Brazilian ginseng biorefinery based on the use of pressurized fluids. (AU)

Scientific publications

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(References retrieved automatically from Web of Science and SciELO through information on FAPESP grants and their corresponding numbers as mentioned in the publications by the authors)

ALBARELLI, JULIANA Q.; SANTOS, DIEGO T.; COCERO, MARIA JOSE; MEIRELES, MARIA ANGELA A.. Perspectives on the integration of a supercritical fluid extraction plant to a sugarcane biorefinery: thermo-economical evaluation of CO2 recycle systems. FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, v. 38, n. 1, p. 13-18, JAN-MAR 2018. (15/06954-1, 13/18114-2, 12/10685-8, 12/19304-7, 15/13299-0, 10/16485-5)

SANTOS, DIEGO TRESINARI; DE ALMEIDA MEIRELES, MARIA ANGELA. Developing novel one-step processes for obtaining food-grade O/W emulsions from pressurized fluid extracts: processes description, state of the art and perspectives. FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, v. 35, n. 4, p. 579-587, OCT-DEC 2015. (12/10685-8, 12/19304-7, 10/16485-5, 09/17234-9)

ALBARELLI, JULIANA Q.; MIAN, ALBERTO; SANTOS, DIEGO T.; ENSINAS, ADRIANO V.; MARECHAL, FRANCOIS; MEIRELES, M. ANGELA A.. Valorization of sugarcane biorefinery residues using supercritical water gasification: A case study and perspectives. JOURNAL OF SUPERCRITICAL FLUIDS, v. 96, n. SI, p. 133-143, JAN 2015. (13/18114-2, 12/19304-7, 10/16485-5)

J. Q. ALBARELLI; A. MIAN; D. T. SANTOS; A. V. ENSINAS; F. MARÉCHAL; M. A. A. MEIRELES. Multi-objective Optimization of Supercritical Water Gasification of Leftover Brazilian Ginseng Roots After Phytochemical Recovery Steps. Brazilian Journal of Chemical Engineering, v. 34, n. 3, p. 841-850, 2017-07-00. (10/16485-5, 09/17234-9, 15/06954-1, 13/18114-2, 12/19304-7, 12/10685-8)

VARDANEGA, RENATA; CARVALHO, PEDRO I. N.; ALBARELLI, JULIANA Q.; SANTOS, DIEGO T.; MEIRELES, ANGELA A.. Techno-economic evaluation of obtaining Brazilian ginseng extracts in potential production scenarios. FOOD AND BIOPRODUCTS PROCESSING, v. 101, p. 45-55, JAN 2017. (12/19304-7, 15/06954-1, 12/10685-8, 10/16485-5, 09/17234-9, 13/18114-2)

ALBARELLI, J. Q.; MIAN, A.; SANTOS, D. T.; ENSINAS, A. V.; MARECHAL, F.; MEIRELES, M. A. A.. MULTI-OBJECTIVE OPTIMIZATION OF SUPERCRITICAL WATER GASIFICATION OF LEFTOVER BRAZILIAN GINSENG ROOTS AFTER PHYTOCHEMICAL RECOVERY STEPS. Brazilian Journal of Chemical Engineering, v. 34, n. 3, p. 10-pg., 2017-07-01. (15/06954-1, 12/10685-8, 10/16485-5, 09/17234-9, 12/19304-7, 13/18114-2)

SANTOS, DIEGO T.; ALBARELLI, JULIANA Q.; ROSTAGNO, MAURICIO A.; ENSINAS, ADRIANO V.; MARECHAL, FRANCOIS; MEIRELES, M. ANGELA A.. New proposal for production of bioactive compounds by supercritical technology integrated to a sugarcane biorefinery. Clean Technologies and Environmental Policy, v. 16, n. 7, p. 14-pg., 2014-10-01. (13/15049-5, 10/16485-5, 09/17234-9, 12/19304-7, 12/10685-8)

ALBARELLI, JULIANA Q.; MIAN, ALBERTO; SANTOS, DIEGO T.; ENSINAS, ADRIANO V.; MARECHAL, FRANCOIS; MEIRELES, M. ANGELA A.. Valorization of sugarcane biorefinery residues using supercritical water gasification: A case study and perspectives. JOURNAL OF SUPERCRITICAL FLUIDS, v. 96, p. 11-pg., 2015-01-01. (10/16485-5, 13/18114-2, 12/19304-7)

ROSA, M. THEREZA M. G.; SILVA, ERIC KEVEN; SANTOS, DIEGO T.; PETENATE, ADEMIR J.; MEIRELES, M. ANGELA A.. Obtaining annatto seed oil miniemulsions by ultrasonication using aqueous extract from Brazilian ginseng roots as a biosurfactant. Journal of Food Engineering, v. 168, p. 68-78, JAN 2015. (09/17234-9, 12/10685-8, 12/19304-7, 10/16485-5)

VARDANEGA, RENATA; SANTOS, DIEGO T.; MEIRELES, M. ANGELA A.. Proposal for fractionating Brazilian ginseng extracts: Process intensification approach. Journal of Food Engineering, v. 196, p. 73-80, MAR 2017. (12/19304-7, 12/10685-8, 10/16485-5, 13/17260-5, 13/04304-4)

SANTOS, DIEGO T.; ALBARELLI, JULIANA Q.; ROSTAGNO, MAURICIO A.; ENSINAS, ADRIANO V.; MARECHAL, FRANCOIS; MEIRELES, M. ANGELA A.. New proposal for production of bioactive compounds by supercritical technology integrated to a sugarcane biorefinery. Clean Technologies and Environmental Policy, v. 16, n. 7, SI, p. 1455-1468, OCT 2014. (12/19304-7, 13/15049-5, 12/10685-8, 10/16485-5, 09/17234-9)

ALBARELLI, J. Q.; MIAN, A.; SANTOS, D. T.; ENSINAS, A. V.; MARECHAL, F.; MEIRELES, M. A. A.. MULTI-OBJECTIVE OPTIMIZATION OF SUPERCRITICAL WATER GASIFICATION OF LEFTOVER BRAZILIAN GINSENG ROOTS AFTER PHYTOCHEMICAL RECOVERY STEPS. Brazilian Journal of Chemical Engineering, v. 34, n. 3, p. 841-850, JUL-SEP 2017. (12/19304-7, 12/10685-8, 15/06954-1, 10/16485-5, 09/17234-9, 13/18114-2)

ROSTAGNO, MAURICIO A.; PRADO, JULIANA M.; MUDHOO, ACKMEZ; SANTOS, DIEGO T.; FORSTER-CARNEIRO, TANIA; MEIRELES, M. ANGELA A.. Subcritical and supercritical technology for the production of second generation bioethanol. CRITICAL REVIEWS IN BIOTECHNOLOGY, v. 35, n. 3, p. 302-312, 2015. (10/08684-8, 11/19817-1, 12/19304-7, 10/16485-5)

CABEZA, ALVARO; SANTOS, DIEGO T.; MEIRELES, M. ANGELA A.; SOBRON, FRANCISCO; COCERO ALONSO, MARIA JOSE; GARCIA-SERNA, JUAN. Pretreatment Effect on the Thermal Degradation of a Feedstock with Low Hemicellulose Content: Brazilian Ginseng. ENERGY & FUELS, v. 31, n. 7, p. 7123-7131, JUL 2017. (12/19304-7, 10/16485-5)

ALBARELLI, JULIANA Q.; SANTOS, DIEGO T.; COCERO, MARIA JOSE; MEIRELES, MARIA ANGELA A.. Perspectives on the integration of a supercritical fluid extraction plant to a sugarcane biorefinery: thermo-economical evaluation of CO2 recycle systems. FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, v. 38, n. 1, p. 6-pg., 2018-01-01. (12/10685-8, 10/16485-5, 12/19304-7, 15/13299-0, 13/18114-2, 15/06954-1)

SANTOS, DIEGO TRESINARI; DE ALMEIDA MEIRELES, MARIA ANGELA. Developing novel one-step processes for obtaining food-grade O/W emulsions from pressurized fluid extracts: processes description, state of the art and perspectives. FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, v. 35, n. 4, p. 9-pg., 2015-10-01. (10/16485-5, 09/17234-9, 12/19304-7, 12/10685-8)

SANTOS, DIEGO T.; VARDANEGA, RENATA; ALBARELLI, JULIANA Q.; ENSINAS, ADRIANO V.; MARECHAL, FRANCOIS; MEIRELES, M. ANGELA A.; VARBANOV, P; KLEMES, JJ; SEFERLIS, P; PAPADOPOULOS, AI; et al. Energy Consumption Versus Antioxidant Activity of Pressurized Fluid Extracts from Pfaffia glomerata Roots. 16TH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON PROCESS INTEGRATION, MODELLING AND OPTIMISATION FOR ENERGY SAVING AND POLLUTION REDUCTION (PRES'13), v. 35, p. 6-pg., 2013-01-01. (12/10685-8, 12/19304-7, 10/16485-5, 09/17234-9)

SANTOS, DIEGO T.; BARBOSA, DAYANE F.; VARDANEGA, RENATA; ALBARELLI, JULIANA Q.; MEIRELES, M. ANGELA A.. Experimental and Simulation Study on Formulation of Clove Essential Oil Products Using Alternative Surfactant. JOURNAL OF COLLOID SCIENCE AND BIOTECHNOLOGY, v. 2, n. 2, p. 11-pg., 2013-06-01. (12/10685-8, 12/19304-7, 10/16485-5, 09/17234-9)

SANTOS, DIEGO T.; BARBOSA, DAYANE F.; VARDANEGA, RENATA; GOMES, M. THEREZA M. S.; MEIRELES, M. ANGELA A.. Novel Method to Produce Emulsions Containing Essential Oils from Saponin-Rich Pressurized Aqueous Plant Extracts. JOURNAL OF COLLOID SCIENCE AND BIOTECHNOLOGY, v. 2, n. 2, p. 7-pg., 2013-06-01. (12/10685-8, 12/19304-7, 10/16485-5, 09/17234-9)