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The objective of this research is to examine various methods of lycopene extraction, taking into consideration their economic and environmental implications. The methods under investigation include solvent-assisted extraction (SAE), supercritical fluid extraction (SCF), enzyme-assisted extraction (EAE), ultrasound-assisted extraction (UAE), and integrated ultrasound surfactant–assisted extraction (IUSAE). The techno-economic assessment of various lycopene extraction methods revealed that IUSAE surpasses other methods in terms of economic viability, with a net present value (NPV) of 20,858 $ and a payback period of 4.2 years. Sensitivity analysis using Monte Carlo simulation was also conducted to further evaluate the robustness of the process. Additionally, life cycle assessment (LCA) demonstrated that IUSAE has the least environmental impact compared to other methods. Furthermore, the environmental impact of transitioning from a mixed-grid energy source to renewable energy was assessed. It was observed that using wind energy as a source of power for different unit operations resulted in a significant reduction of 78–90% in midpoint indicators such as global warming potential, acidification potential, photochemical oxidation, eutrophication, and human toxicity. This hig hlights the positive environmental benefits of utilizing renewable energy in the lycopene extraction process. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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