Biocosmetic & Pharmaceutical
Problem
Many industries produce different types of organic waste that, due to their characterisation, could be turned into high-value products with application in various biotechnological fields. Examples of which are Pharmacy and Cosmetics. Retrieving organic wastes also reduces the environmental impact and related treatment costs.
There are many examples of active cosmetic ingredients derived from fish, meat, dairy products or agronomic waste. These types of products are effective, economical and bio-sustainable, which is why they represent a valid alternative to the usual plant-derived extracts, more commonly adopted in cosmetic formulations.
Furthermore, if waste products come from organic farming, they are certainly an even more valuable source of safe extracts for cosmetics, as they are devoid of any residual pesticides or potentially toxic chemicals. “M Gabriella Colucci. Arterra Bioscience”
Solution
Thanks to the IKERA RD8 technology, doors have opened for the revalorisation of agricultural by-products such as tangerine peel, orange, lemon, grape, coffee ground, residues left after olive oil production, known as alperujo, avocado skin, etc. These by-products can be used for the extraction of dyes and natural aromas.
Process
Thermal energy is the main source of energy used which can be obtained from renewable energies such as CSP, MINI-CSP, FVT, biomass and residual heat as well as non-renewable energies.
The organic waste first goes into a tank in which we ensure the homogenisation of the waste.After which the waste continues through the IKERA RD8 physical reactor. Here only H2o evaporates and is then condensed and mineralised as needed. Alternatively, it can be directly disposed of due to the high quality of the water.
The solid part, free of pathogens and processed at room temperature, can be adjusted to a humidity as low as 0.2%. The by-product is now ready and available to be used as a base for the production of cosmetics and pharmaceutical products.
Situation
We have carried out viability studies into tomato skin, coffee remains, orange, lemon and mandarin peels, plants such as taxus baccata, flowers and pomace among many others.
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