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| Author(s): |
Vardanega, Renata
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Ferreira, Wilson S.
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Vigano, Juliane
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Prado, Juliana M.
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Morano, Rogerio s.
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Veggi, Priscilla C.
Total Authors: 6
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| Document type: | Journal article |
| Source: | Separation and Purification Technology; v. 350, p. 12-pg., 2024-05-16. |
| Abstract | |
The aim of this study was to provide a comprehensive economic evaluation for the transition from lab-scale to large-scale production of jatoba<acute accent> bark extracts containing phenolic compounds. Building upon previous technical research, the present work compares conventional agitation (AG) to modern supercritical fluid extraction (SFE), and ultrasound-assisted extraction (UAE). SuperPro Designer was used to estimate the project's economic indicators. Moreover, freeze drying and spray drying were evaluated as possible operations for water removal from the extract. The operating costs (OPEX) analysis at the most economical process condition showed the primary influence of raw material cost (CRM), regardless of the technique. Additionally, utilities cost (CUT) had a greater impact on UAE and AG than SFE. A sensitivity analysis revealed that extract selling price and productivity significantly impacted return on investment (ROI), followed by CRM and CUT. In summary, SFE, AG, and UAE were feasible for the recovery of phenolic extracts from jatoba<acute accent> bark, with payback times of 4.2, 2.0, and 3.4 years, respectively. This work shows the economic feasibility and potential scalability of these extraction processes, laying a foundation for future industrial implementation and commercialization of jatoba<acute accent> bark extracts. (AU) | |
| FAPESP's process: | 20/15774-5 - Development of methods of extraction, separation and two-dimensional analysis of phenolic compounds in natural products |
| Grantee: | Juliane Viganó |
| Support Opportunities: | Scholarships in Brazil - Post-Doctoral |
| FAPESP's process: | 08/10986-2 - OBTAINING FLAVONOIDS FROM BRAZILIAN NATIVE PLANTS BY SUPERCRITICAL FLUID EXTRACTION USING CO-SOLVENTS: SCALE-UP AND ECONOMICAL EVALUATION |
| Grantee: | Priscilla Carvalho Veggi |
| Support Opportunities: | Scholarships in Brazil - Doctorate |
| FAPESP's process: | 20/07575-2 - Application of high pressure technology to obtain bioproducts: assembly of a multi-purpose equipment and development of processes for barbatimão |
| Grantee: | Priscilla Carvalho Veggi |
| Support Opportunities: | Regular Research Grants |