Upcycling Microfluidization: Lab to Industry
摘要
This chapter examines the upcycling of microfluidization technology from laboratory to industrial-scale applications. It first evaluates commercially available systems (LM/LV, M110 series, M815, M7250), detailing their specifications, interaction chamber materials, and scalability features based on manufacturer data. The industrial-scale microfluidizer system (ISMS) is then deconstructed, highlighting critical components like high-pressure pumps, diamond/ceramic microchannel nozzles, and integrated CIP/SIP systems. Successful food applications demonstrate ISMS efficacy in enhancing product functionality: dairy alternatives show improved microbial safety and stability, plant proteins exhibit increased solubility and emulsification, and whole-food matrices achieve uniform particle size reduction. Limitations, including energy intensity, thermal degradation risks, and nutrient losses, are critically addressed. Future perspectives propose AI-driven controls, hybrid processing, and sustainable scale-up strategies to advance precision nanoemulsification, cell disruption, and bioactive encapsulation for the food, pharmaceutical, and biotechnology sectors.