Natural product extraction via hydrodynamic cavitation

Hydrodynamic cavitation applied to natural product extraction from biological resources is the enabling technology of the bioeconomy. The study identifies the main economic and technical advantages of this relatively new natural product extraction route. Economic benefits chiefly originate from the low cost of manufacturing, low capital expense and superior product quality. The main technical benefits originate from the lack of noxious emissions, ease of scale-up, and highly controllable conditions affording lot-to-lot product consistency. We conclude suggesting arguments for which cavitation technology will be used both by incumbent companies, as well as by new entrants in the natural product market.

Automated summary

Hydrodynamic cavitation is a crucial technology for the extraction of natural products from biological resources in the bioeconomy. This study highlights the economic advantages, such as low manufacturing cost, low capital expense, and superior product quality, as well as the technical benefits of noxious emissions-free process, easy scalability, and consistent product quality. It suggests that cavitation technology will be widely adopted by established companies and new players in the natural product market.