High-purity Production Research Articles

Microstructure and magnetic properties of MnBi powders prepared by various ball milling processes

The MnBi intermetallic compound with high purity of low-temperature phase MnBi (LTP-MnBi) and high maximum energy product (BH)max were successfully prepared using various ball milling processes. The effects of ball milling speed and duration on the microstructures, phase compositions, and magnetic properties of MnBi alloys were systematically investigated. The particle size of MnBi and the purity of LTP-MnBi gradually decreased with increasing ball milling speed. An optimized ball milling speed of 175 rpm resulted in MnBi powder with the (BH)max of 9.22 MGOe and a squareness (M r/M s) of 93.7%. Furthermore, the ball milling duration was optimized to observe its impact on the MnBi alloy. As the duration increased, the average particle size of MnBi decreased from 27 μm at 0 h to 1.84 μm at 10 h. Simultaneously, the coercivity (H c) increased from 0.7 T at 0 h to 1.7 T at 10 h. Ultimately, the powder ball milled at 175 rpm for 5 h exhibited the highest (BH)max of 11.3 MGOe.

Photovoltaic-driven Ni(ii)/Ni(iii) redox mediator for the valorization of PET plastic waste with hydrogen production.

Electrocatalytic valorization of PET plastic waste provides an appealing route by converting intermittent renewable energy into valuable chemicals and high-energy fuels. Normally, anodic PET hydrolysate oxidation and cathodic water reduction reactions occur simultaneously in the same time and space, which increases the challenges for product separation and operational conditions. Although these problems can be addressed by utilizing membranes or diaphragms, the parasitic cell resistance and high overall cost severely restrict their future application. Herein, we introduce a Ni(ii)/Ni(iii) redox mediator to decouple these reactions into two independent processes: an electrochemical process for water reduction to produce hydrogen fuel assisted by the oxidation of the Ni(OH)2 electrode into the NiOOH counterpart, followed subsequently by a spontaneous chemical process for the valorization of PET hydrolysate to produce formic acid with a high faradaic efficiency of ∼96% by the oxidized NiOOH electrode. This decoupling strategy enables the electrochemical valorization of PET plastic waste in a membrane-free system to produce high-value formic acid and high-purity hydrogen production. This study provides an appealing route to facilitate the transformation process of PET plastic waste into high-value products with high efficiency, low cost and high purity.

Interfacial electron-engineered tungsten oxynitride interconnected rhodium layer for highly efficient all-pH-value hydrogen production

Tungsten oxynitride coupled rhodium layers has been successfully synthesized by facile a sol–gel method. Owning to the unique electronic state and coordination environment of Rh, the Rh–WNO catalyst exhibits enhanced HER activity in wide pH.

New quinazolin-2,4-dione derivatives incorporating acylthiourea, pyrazole and/or oxazole moieties as antibacterial agents via DNA gyrase inhibition.

This article contributes to the search for new therapeutic agents for treatment of diseases caused by bacterial pathogens. In this study, a new series of compounds incorporating numerous bioactive moieties such as quinazolin-2,4-dione, acylthiourea linkage, and/or five membered nitrogen heterocycles (pyrazole and oxazole) 2-5a-c was described to identify new antibacterial drug candidates via inhibition of DNA gyrase enzyme. The precursor N-[N'-(2-cyano-acetyl)-hydrazinocarbothioyl]-4-(2,4-dioxo-1,4-dihydro-2H-quinazolin-3-yl)-benzamide 2 was prepared by treatment of compound 1 with ammonium thiocyanate and cyanoacetic acid hydrazide through multicomponent reaction (MCR). In addition, compounds 3a-d and 4a-b were synthesized by treatment of 2 with aromatic aldehydes and/or ketones through Knoevenagel reaction, affording high purity products in satisfactory yields. Moreover, new heterocyclic moieties such as pyrazole and/or oxazole attached to quinazolin-2,4-dione core 5a-c were synthesized by treatment of 3c with different nucleophilic reagents like hydrazine, phenyl hydrazine and hydroxyl amine, respectively. Subsequently, the obtained products were structurally characterized by IR, 1H-, 13C-NMR, and MS analyses. The minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) and antibacterial potency of all compounds were estimated against two G-ve (E. coli and P. aeruginosa), and two G+ve bacteria (B. subtilis and S. aureus). Encouragingly, compound 3c demonstrated the best antibacterial activity against all the strains of the tested pathogenic bacteria at low concentrations compared with the standard drug, Ciprofloxacin. Electron withdrawing groups such as -NO2 and -Cl enhance the antibacterial activity. Next, a molecular docking study between the synthesized derivatives and the target enzyme, DNA gyrase enzyme (PDB: 2xct) was undertaken to investigate intermolecular interactions between the compounds and target enzyme.

A novel process for recovery and exploitation of polyesters and polyamides from waste polymeric artifacts

Plastic waste is one of the world's biggest sources of pollution. Despite the growing trend towards recycling, there are currently no effective technologies to offset the continuous increase in plastic production. Polyesters and polyamides are among the most widely produced single-use plastics, mainly used in the manufacture of textiles and soft drink bottles. Currently, only a small proportion of these polymers can be effectively recycled. The two primary methods employed for this purpose are mechanical and chemical recycling. Presently, mechanical recycling remains the more widely adopted process within the industrial sector. However, the treatment process is limited to a narrow range of waste materials as it is impossible to remove dyes and the mechanical properties deteriorate due to incompatibility between different plastic materials. Another critical limit of this recycling technology is the limited number of recycling loops that can be done due to the thermal degradation that occurs during the extrusion process. The alternative option is chemical recycling, which allows the depolymerization of the original product to recover the monomers directly. The main drawbacks are the long reaction times and the many solvents needed to achieve high-purity products. As a results, chemical recycling is only economically feasible for large companies that can produce the virgin polymer in situ. In this work, a new technology has been patented. This process consists of three main steps. The first one is the distillation-assisted cyclodepolymerization (DA-CDP), introduced as a modification of the CDP process. In this unit, cyclic oligomers together with high molecular weight compounds are produced. Then, after polymer purification, it is possible to achieve the same molecular weight as the initial polymer in less than 30 min, exploiting the ring-opening polymerization (ROP) of the next step.

Exploring aminomethylcoumarins: versatile synthesis, structural diversity, and ADME prediction

This research presents a highly efficient method for synthesizing diverse aminomethylcoumarin libraries through the interaction of Mannich bases of coumarins and primary amines. The developed amination process demonstrated versatility and compatibility with various substituents. Reactions were completed within short timeframes, yielding high-purity products with substantial yields, as well as facilitating the scale-up of the process. The synthesized derivatives exhibited structural diversity, incorporating carboxylic and amino groups, as well as amide, hydrazide, and hydroxamic acid moieties. In silico ADME predictions highlighted the potential of these aminomethylcoumarins as promising candidates for further optimization in the development of oral chemotherapeutic agents

Efficient Synthesis and Characterization of 6-substituted-N-p-tolyl-imidazo[1,2- a]pyridine-8-carboxamide: A Promising Scaffold for Drug Development

Abstract: Imidazo[1,2-a]pyridine is a highly significant fused bicyclic heterocycle widely utilized in medicinal chemistry, and it holds a prominent position as a "drug prejudice" framework because of its extensive applications. Numerous approaches have been documented for the synthesis of imidazo[1,2-a]pyridines, with a particular focus on functionalizing these compounds. In this research, we have presented an effective multi-step synthesis method for producing imidazo[1,2-a]pyridines, achieving impressive yields ranging from 93% to 97%. The synthesized compounds were subjected to thorough characterization using various spectral analysis techniques, including FTIR, 1H NMR, 13C NMR, mass spectrometry, and elemental analysis. Overall, this synthetic strategy possesses desirable features for the synthesis of imidazo[1,2-a]pyridines and their derivatives, including high product purity, accessible starting materials, broad substrate scope, scalability, and transformability. These characteristics make it a promising approach for further development and potential application in the synthesis of valuable therapeutic compounds.

Enhanced isobutanol recovery from fermentation broth for sustainable biofuels production

Isobutanol is a highly attractive renewable alternative to conventional fossil fuels, with superior fuel properties as compared to ethanol and 1-butanol. Even though the isobutanol production by fermentation has significant potential, complex downstream processing is limiting the wide-spreading of this technology. Accordingly, this original research significantly contributes to the advancement in industrial biofuel production by developing two eco-efficient downstream processes for the industrial-scale recovery of isobutanol (production capacity 50 ktonneIBUT/y), from a highly dilute fermentation broth (>98 wt% water). Vacuum distillation and a novel hybrid combination of gas stripping and vacuum evaporation were coupled with atmospheric azeotropic distillation to recover over 99.9 % of isobutanol as a high-purity product (100 wt%). Advanced heat pumping and heat integration techniques were further implemented to allow the complete electrification of these recovery processes. Furthermore, implementation of these techniques significantly decreased total annual costs (0.131–0.161 $/kgIBUT), reduced energy requirements (0.488–0.807 kWeh/kgIBUT) and lowered CO2 emissions (0.303–0.449 kgCO2/kgIBUT), resulting in highly competitive purification processes. In addition to efficiently recovering isobutanol, the designed downstream processes provide the potential to enhance the fermentation process by recycling all present microorganisms and reducing water demand. Therefore, the results of this original research substantially contribute to the advancement in industrial biotechnology and the wide-spreading of biofuel production.

Rational design and fabrication of novel MnSeO3/GO nanocomposites for catalysis applications: Analysis of degradation efficacy, stability and degradation pathway

The MnSeO3/GO nanocomposites were effectively synthesized using a hydrothermal technique. The structural analyses of the heterogeneous catalyst were validated through the utilization of diverse characterization techniques, including X-ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), ultraviolet–visible diffuse reflectance spectroscopy (UV-DRS), and energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX) investigations. The surface of graphene oxide (GO) exhibits well-aggregated MnSeO3 particles, as shown by the utilization of analytical techniques such as FT-IR,EDX, and SEM. The structural characteristic of the sample demonstrated a satisfactory synthesis process, resulting in well-formed crystals and high purity of the final products. The results of the morphological study suggest that MnSeO3nanorods are formed, characterized by the presence of small particles on their surface. Simultaneously, the formation of GO nanosheets exhibiting pronounced aggregation occurred, potentially attributed to the influence of van der Waals forces. The optical properties of different samples were determined and the values are 2.06 eV for MnSeO3 and 1.81 eV for MnSeO3/GO. The photodegradation process of antibiotic drug Cefuroxime (CEF) and pesticide Methyl parathion (MP) was investigated using UV–visible spectroscopy, with the involvement of MnSeO3/GO nanocomposites. The results demonstrate a photocatalytic activity over 90 % during a time frame of 50 and 60 min under visible light exposure for CEF and MP degradation. In the field of scavenger research, the hydroxide radical assumes a prominent role in the mechanism of photodegradation. In addition, the stability of the photocatalyst were determined by recycle analysis. The analysis of the intermediates resulting from photocatalytic degradation was conducted by GC–MS investigations.

Techno-economic analysis as a valuable tool for the selection of high-potential extractive fermentation approaches for large-scale prodigiosin production

Prodigiosin is a promising microbial red pigment with several therapeutic properties. Unfortunately, production through fermentation is hampered by product inhibition, resulting in low titers, high production costs, and an elevated price of the final product. It is of the upmost importance to develop cost-effective strategies for the intensification of this metabolite. Previously, we developed a strategy for prodigiosin production using a low-cost medium successfully coupled to a mineral oil extractive phase. In the present work, we analyze through economical modelling the developed strategies, while considering the upstream and downstream processing, aiming to evaluate the economic feasibility of each and determine the best approach for large scale production. As a production benchmark, a reported method for prodigiosin extractive fermentation using micellar ATPS (81 % recovery) was included. From an economic perspective, the best approach resulted in processing only the mineral oil fraction at continuous operation, obtaining a 4.73-fold and 16.77-fold cost per mg decrease when compared to batch and the micellar approach, respectively. The optimum operational parameters to generate 1 kg of prodigiosin at continuous scale were 2,431 L reactor volume with a 91.02 L/h flow. Based on the obtained results, it is possible to propose the mineral oil approach as a cost-effective strategy for simultaneous prodigiosin production and direct extraction. This approach yields higher upstream yields, a relatively high product purity level (∼90 %), and results in a competitive production cost of USD $25 x 10-4 per mg.

Strong acid-mediated Ca2+ extraction–CO2 mineralization process for CO2 absorption and nano-sized CaCO3 production from cement kiln dust: Simultaneous treatment of CO2 and alkaline wastewater

Increasing yearly stockpiles of cement kiln dust (CKD) and the associated high landfilling cost require innovative solutions to utilize CKD. This study proposes a strong acid-mediated extraction–mineralization process that utilizes CO2. The process comprises the extraction of Ca2+ from CKD using strong acids, mineralization of CO2 using extracted Ca2+ and alkaline wastewater, and production of Ca carbonate. High Ca2+ leaching efficiency, high Ca2+ extraction efficiency, and high-purity nano-sized CaCO3 production from CKD were achieved under normal operating conditions in an in-situ strong acid solution. The process feasibility was primarily tested via an individual extraction process using aqueous HCl and HNO3 solutions from typical CKD and mineral carbonation experiments using Ca(OH)2 and alkaline wastewater obtained from the extraction process. The process had a Ca2+ leaching efficiency of 94.73%, Ca2+ extraction efficiency of 93.54%, and CaCO3 yield of 1.45 ton/ton CKD in the aqueous HCl solution. Polymorphism and crystal structure analyses showed that CaCO3 obtained after CO2 mineralization was mainly present as calcite. Alkaline wastewater acted as a pH buffer, enhanced the reactivity with CO2, accelerated the conversion of CO2(g) to CO32-(aq), and acted as an accelerator that promoted the nucleation growth of CaCO3 by OH- ions during the mineralization process. The effect of the nucleation and growth of CaCO3 on the particle and crystallite size is highly dependent on the system pH. These results can be applied to CO2 utilization processes by industrial by-products.

Experimental investigation and calculation for Te-X (X=Cu, Pb and Fe) systems in vacuum distillation based on Gibbs-Duhem equation

Experiments on the relationship between temperature and vapor phase composition (T-y curve) of the Cu-Te and Pb-Te binary systems at 5 Pa were carried out, with distillation temperatures in the range of 900–1370 K and 724–920 K, respectively. The experimental results indicate that copper and lead can be satisfactorily removed from crude tellurium. The recovery rate of tellurium is relatively low due to the formation of a high melting point compound in the liquid phase. The activities of Cu and Pb of the Cu-Te and Pb-Te systems were obtained by function fitting and G-D equation, which are used to predict vapor phase composition. The results show good agreement with the experimental data. The activities and T-y curve of the Fe-Te binary system were calculated using the same method and believed to be reliable. A possible high-purity tellurium production cycle combined with vacuum distillation was also discussed.

Selective removal of Fe impurities in the recovery of rare earth elements from carbonatite tailings using chemical routes

The increasing demand for rare earth elements (REEs) has led to the exploration of mining tailings as a potential secondary source. This study offers novel insights into the recovery of REEs from Fe-rich mine tailings sourced from a weathered carbonatite deposit. The REEs were recovered by selectively removing Fe impurities after acid-leaching. The paper details the comprehensive methodologies employed, including initial hydrochloric acid leaching and variable optimization such as acid concentration, liquid-to-solid ratio, temperature, and time. An alkali pre-treatment using NaOH was also investigated to assess its impact on the efficiency of REEs recovery. The study reveals that pH plays a significant role in the selective removal of Fe impurities and offers avenues for the production of high-purity, industry-grade REEs. The work is particularly ground-breaking in its exploration of selective Fe removal using a combination of dilute ammonium hydroxide and ammonium chloride. Through this method, a significant milestone was achieved: the precipitated solid primarily contained Fe (>96%), with minimal loss of REEs (only 0.22%) at a solution pH of 3.25 at 40 °C. This study is the first to demonstrate such high selectivity in the removal of Fe from acid leach liquors of this nature.

The priority leaching of lithium from spent LiFePO4 cathode without the oxidization

Due to the scarcity of Li resources and the environmental burden, comprehensive and efficient recycling of spent LiFePO4 batteries has attracted extensive attention. The existing recycling strategy still has obstacles of low Li recovery efficiency and high consumption of acid and base. The pressure leaching was proposed to extract Li from the spent LiFePO4 cathode selectively without oxidization. The process is mainly to fix the Fe and P in the residue and the Li into the water phase, reducing the reagent consumption and the burden of subsequent removal of Fe and P. More than 99 % of Li could be extracted into the solution under optimal conditions, and it avoided the entrance of the impurities Al and Ca into the leaching solution. The extraction mechanism indicated that the selective extraction of Li and the precipitation of Fe3(PO4)2‧8H2O were carried out stepwise. In addition, the leaching solution was used to prepare high-purity Li2CO3 products and leaching residue could be applied to produce battery-grade FePO4. This process puts forward a new approach to recovering Li from spent LiFePO4 batteries, which has the advantages of high efficiency, reagent cost savings, and easy operation.

Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis of Selected Antibiotics Used in Djibouti Hospitals

The analysis of drugs is a priority in public health, particularly antibiotics which develop resistance due, among other things, to bad dosages or poor-quality of the active substance. In this study, we evaluated eight antibiotics available in health centers in Djibouti through qualitative and quantitative analysis. The tests were based on high-purity reference products. In qualitative analysis by HPLC, only amoxicillin presented two impurity peaks. This observation is found in the dosage of this active ingredient with a value of 83 ±0.6 mg instead of the 500 mg indicated on the label. It will be necessary to diversify the sample’s provenance to seek the origin of this degradation.
 Keywords: analysis; antibiotic; djibouti; HPLC; spectrophotometer; TLC

The “De−Re Polymerization” Strategy: From Nondegradable Pet to Degradable Peat

AbstractPolyethylene terephthalate (PET) is a widely used plastic, but its short service life and non‐degradable features make it a major source of white pollution. In this context, the efficient recycling and rational reuse of PET have become a global research priority. In this paper, a deep eutectic solvent（DES）is prepared using methylurea and zinc chloride to catalyze the efficient PET glycolysis, which produces a high purity product bis(2‐hydroxyethyl) terephthalate (BHET), in 83.75% of yield. The product is condensed with diethyl adipate to produce Poly (ethyleneadipate‐co‐terephthalate) (PEAT). The relationships between the structural, thermal, mechanical, and degradation properties of PEAT with different intrinsic viscosities and composition ratios are studied. The addition of benzene ring improves the thermal properties and tensile strength of PEAT, but also makes them stiffer and less degradable. An increase in intrinsic viscosity can improve the thermal and mechanical properties to some extent but has little effect on the degradation. In general, the PEAT produced by the above process has good thermal properties, controllable degradation properties, and better mechanical properties than Poly (butyleneadipate‐co‐terephthalate) (PBAT). This work achieves the conversion of waste PET to high value‐added PEAT and has potential development prospects in recycling of PET.

Preparation of high-purity SiO2 by S-HGMS coupled with mixed-acid leaching: A case study on hematite tailings from Ansteel, China

Hematite tailings (HTs) are rich in silica and are used as replacements for fine aggregates in the preparation of construction materials. However, there is scope for a more effective utilization of the valuable elements present in HTs. In this paper, a process for preparing high-purity SiO2 using HTs procured from Ansteel (China) is proposed. HTs were treated using the superconducting high-gradient magnetic separation (S-HGMS) technology, where the silica as part of the nonmagnetic fraction was obtained in the form of a high-silica concentrate, which was then subjected to mixed-acid leaching to dissolve impurities to achieve refined purification. The optimum process conditions for S-HGMS were determined, and the response surface methodology was applied to optimize the process parameters of the mixed-acid leaching process. The process indicators of the mixed-acid leaching step included the leaching time, leaching temperature, and molar ratio of the mixed acids. The optimum process conditions for S-HGMS were as follows: the magnetic strength-to-velocity ratio in the weak magnetic separation stage was set to 0.034 T·s/m whereas it was maintained at 0.076 T·s/m in the strong magnetic separation stage; the pulp concentration was 40 g/L, the pulp velocity was 500 mL/min, and the dispersant concentration was 1 mg/g. Under these conditions, the high-silica pulp was processed. The corresponding SiO2 grade increased from 71.788 % to 95.260 %, and its recovery and yield reached 56.330 % and 42.450 %, respectively. The SiO2 content in the sample increased from 95.260 % to 99.961 %. Further, the mechanisms of the S-HGMS and mixed-acid leaching were revealed. The proposed process is environmentally friendly and operationally inexpensive. It can reduce the amount of HTs by 42.450 %, and the obtained high-purity silica product has high economic value and good industrialization prospects.

Solar-driven biomass chemical looping gasification using Fe3O4 for syngas and high-purity hydrogen production

A novel solar-driven biomass chemical looping gasification (SBCLG) system was proposed and experimentally demonstrated for the co-production of pure hydrogen and syngas from biomass wastes using high-flux solar irradiation. In this system, a steam reactor and a solar fuel reactor were adopted to replace the air and fuel reactors in a typical biomass chemical looping gasification (BCLG) system, respectively. The SBCLG exhibits two advantages over BCLG: (1) the syngas yield is raised as the high-temperature process heat is provided by solar radiation rather than biomass combustion, and (2) a pure hydrogen stream is generated in addition to the syngas stream, which allows a flexible adjustment of the carbon-to-hydrogen ratio for downstream chemical processes. This study marked the first demonstration of a complete cycle of SBCLG in a cavity-type packed-bed solar reactor under simulated high-flux solar irradiation. Magnetite (Fe3O4) was circulated between the steam reactor and the solar fuel reactor as the oxygen carrier (OC). The optimal operational parameters, the reaction temperature and solid contact pattern, were first determined in preliminary experiments in an electric furnace. Then, the effect of biomass to oxygen carrier mass ratio (mRH:mOC) on the key performance indicators was also investigated in a solar reactor. When mRH:mOC = 1:2, the highest values of the average carbon-gas yield of 0.69 ± 0.05 and energy upgrade factor of 0.71 ± 0.04 were achieved. The solar fuel reactor produced CH4, CO, CO2 and H2 at 0.63, 11.86, 8.85, and 18.53 mmol/g biomass, respectively, with the steam reactor yielding high-purity H2 at 7.17 mmol/g biomass. The results indicated that the SBCLG is a viable method for co-production of pure hydrogen and syngas in separate streams.

Extraction of platinum at high phase ratio via a rotating packed bed integrated with falling film

The recovery of platinum is an urgent requirement because of its limited resources and wide application in catalysis, electrochemistry, and so forth. Liquid-liquid extraction is an efficient process in metal recovery due to high product selectivity and purity. However, the extraction of platinum was challenging at a high aqueous-to-organic phase ratio (R), restricted by insufficient contact between phases. This work developed a rotating packed bed integrated with falling film (FF-RPB) to intensify the platinum extraction process. The organic phase consisting of TOA, TBP, and kerosene was broken into droplets by rotating packing. The aqueous phase, the Pt(IV) acidic chloride solution, flowed downward as liquid film on the FF-RPB’s inner wall. The organic micro droplets impacted on the aqueous film, and the extraction was gradually completed during the coflowing process. Results indicated that the extraction efficiency was improved with the increment of rotational speed and TOA concentration and reduced with the enlargement of pH value, Pt(IV) concentration and aqueous-to-organic phase ratio. The extraction efficiency and enrichment factor reached 0.993 and 14.9 at R = 15 and aqueous phase flowrate of 300 L·h−1, respectively. Compared with batch apparatus and microreactors, the FF-RPB showed great advantages, which realized prominent extraction of platinum at a higher aqueous-to-organic phase ratio and a larger throughput.

Improved extraction efficiency of bakuchiol with antioxidant and whitening bioactivities from the seeds of Psoralea corylifolia L.

Abstract Background Mining new whitening ingredients from plants is an effective way to develop new cosmetic products. Bakuchiol, as one of the main active ingredients from the seeds of Psoralea corylifolia L, displays whitening, antioxidant, antiaging, and free radical-scavenging activities and attracts wide attention especially in the cosmetics industry. However, environmentally friendly extraction technologies with high efficiency and high product purity remain to be developed for the scale production of bakuchiol. Objective In this study, a new approach (acetic acid–steaming–assisted technique) was developed to improve the extraction efficiency of bakuchiol. Methods The factors influencing the extraction efficiency of bakuchiol, including seed powder granularity, acetic acid volume, temperature, and time, were optimized based on single-factor experiments. Results The extraction conditions were optimized as steaming the seed powder (100 g) of 40–100 meshes with acetic acid (50 mL) for 10 minutes, from which a crude extract (25.1 g) containing bakuchiol was obtained. High purity (99.1) of bakuchiol (6.02 g) was then prepared by silica gel column chromatography in a one-step process. The method established in this study had higher extraction rate than other methods. The antioxidant potential of bakuchiol was evaluated based on the ABTS free radical scavenging activity and ferric reducing antioxidant power. Furthermore, bakuchiol demonstrated stronger tyrosinase inhibitory activity than the positive control (arbutin). Conclusions Compared with the available methods, the method established in this study has increased extraction rate of bakuchiol and is environmentally friendly and economical, demonstrating the potential for industrial production.