Abstract
Context: Nonconventional extraction methods, such as microwave, supercritical fluid, and ultrasonic, are known to be veritable means of producing solvent-free high-quality essential oils. Nonetheless, technical requirements for the utilization of these extraction technologies are often exorbitantly expensive, thereby limiting their utilization. Evidence Acquisition: Although these emerging extraction technologies have been reported to be efficient at a laboratory scale, their techno-economic analyses are necessary for proper upscaling. Scaling up nonconventional extraction has long been regarded as a critical constraint in larger industrial applications with a relatively limited body of published literature on more specific techno-economic analyses. Results: Therefore, an essential oil extraction unit’s techno-economic feasibility should be carefully assessed before an acquisition decision can be made for industrial upscaling. This review critically examined the implications of upscaling nonconventional extraction techniques while taking into consideration their techno-economic benefits. Conclusions: This study will undoubtedly assist researchers and industrial experts make an informed decision on the suitable extraction methods while taking into account the essential oil yield, quality characteristics, energy consumption, and operating costs.
Original language | English |
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Article number | e122792 |
Journal | Jundishapur Journal of Natural Pharmaceutical Products |
Volume | 17 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 13 Jun 2022 |
Bibliographical note
Funding Information:Authors’ Contribution: Olalere O.A., study concept and design, drafting of the manuscript, and final revision; Gan C.Y., study supervision, correction of the first draft, and administrative; Adeyi O., techno-economic analysis of essential oil production; Abiola T., study design and drafting of the manuscript; Olaiya F.G., introduction and draft finalization; Adeyi A., revision of the manuscript; Fawale O., introduction and draft finalization. Conflict of Interests: One of the article’s authors (O.A. Olalere) is the associate editor of the journal. Based on the journal policy, this author was completely excluded from any review process of this article. Funding/Support: This study was supported by Universiti Sains Malaysia RUI Grant (grant No.: 1001/CABR/8011045).
Publisher Copyright:
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Keywords
- Essential Oil
- Extraction
- Microwave
- Scaling Up
- Supercritical
- Techno-economic
- Ultrasonic
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmaceutics(all)