Curcumin Extraction and Crystallization With Residue Utilization
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing methods for curcumin extraction are complex, costly, and do not effectively utilize turmeric residue, leading to inefficiencies and reduced efficacy due to insufficient enrichment of nutritional elements.
Innovation Solution
A method involving the extraction and preparation of curcumin from turmeric rhizome, utilizing ethyl acetate and dimethylformamide, followed by crystallization and incorporation of Ganoderma lucidum, taxus, toad, Cordyceps sinensis, and other herbs to enrich nutritional elements, forming curcumin granules.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Manufacturing precision
If traditional extraction methods using multiple solvents and chromatography columns are used, then curcumin can be extracted and purified, but the process becomes complex and production cost increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts only the necessary curcumin components from turmeric rhizome using a simplified solvent system (ethyl acetate and dimethylformamide) without requiring complex chromatography columns and multiple solvents, thus achieving purification while reducing process complexity
Solution Approach 2:
The patent changes the extraction parameters by using specific solvents (ethyl acetate and dimethylformamide) with optimized ratios and extraction conditions, enabling effective curcumin purification through parameter optimization rather than complex equipment
2Manufacturing precision
If traditional extraction methods with multiple solvents are used, then curcumin can be obtained, but production cost increases due to high solvent consumption
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts curcumin using a minimal solvent system consisting of ethyl acetate and dimethylformamide, avoiding the consumption of large amounts of multiple solvents required by traditional chromatography methods
Solution Approach 2:
The patent optimizes extraction parameters including solvent ratios, extraction temperature, and time to achieve high curcumin purification efficiency with minimal solvent consumption
3Device complexity
If turmeric residue is discarded as waste, then extraction process is simplified, but nutritional elements cannot be enriched and efficacy cannot be enhanced
Solution Approach 1:
Instead of discarding turmeric residue as waste, the patent recovers and utilizes it by incorporating beneficial herbs (Ganoderma lucidum, taxus, toad, Cordyceps sinensis) to enrich nutritional elements and enhance curcumin efficacy
Solution Approach 2:
The patent creates a composite curcumin product by combining extracted curcumin with multiple beneficial herbs, forming a composite material that enhances nutritional value and pharmacological effects while utilizing the turmeric residue
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
Enhances curcumin stability, bioavailability, and anti-cancer properties, while minimizing waste and reducing production costs through efficient utilization of turmeric residue.
Implementation Method 1
Soak the powder of the rhizome of turmeric plant with ethyl acetate, add dimethylformamide and acetylacetone, and heat and stir in a water bath to obtain extracting solution
Implementation Method 2
Concentrate the extracting solution to obtain a crude extract
Implementation Method 3
Transfer the crude extract and waste residue in a rotary evaporator, and wait for crystallization
Data Source
AI summary
The present invention discloses a method for extraction and preparation of curcumin, and in particular relates to the technical field of preparation of curcumin, which comprises the following steps: S1˜S9. For the present invention, the preparation process is simple, in which the curcumin can be fully utilized, the waste of raw materials can be minimized, and the nutritional elements of curcumin may be enriched to enhance its efficacy safely without toxic or side effect.