Cross-Meta-Analysis on Policosanol Biorefining: An Innovative Technology Prospecting Protocol with Ibero-American Insights
July 2025
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Derecho y cambio social.
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Studysummary This cross-meta-analysis examined policosanol biorefining methods in 18 Ibero-American countries, reporting that Cuba, Spain, Brazil, Chile, Mexico, and Portugal show significant advances, but highlighted the need for better coordination between academia and industry for improved yield efficiency.
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This cross-meta-analysis examines policosanol biorefining, focusing on six extraction routes for cardiovascular disease prevention and treatment. It evaluates literature and patents from 18 Ibero-American countries using bibliometric tools to assess extraction efficiencies and uncertainties. The study highlights advancements in Cuba, Spain, Brazil, Chile, Mexico, and Portugal, and stresses the importance of improved academic-industrial collaboration. It analyzes 16 raw materials, such as lacquer wax and sugar cane wax, categorizing yields into high, moderate, and low, offering guidance for future research and industrial applications.
