What types of inputs are compatible with Radient's proprietary extraction process?
Applicability has been established across a broad range of natural biomass inputs including plant matter, algae, fungi. microbial biomass. The starting material needs to be solid but can be dried, as long as the residual water content is greater than 5%.
Does Radient specialize in particular types of products?
Radient has a great deal of experience in extracting, isolating and purifying food/nutraceutical ingredients (colourings, flavourings, preservatives etc) and pharmaceutical raw materials.
Are there any products for which the Radient extraction technology is not suitable?
We do not recommend using the microwave technology to extract proteins, carbohydrates or nucleic acids.
Can Radient process fermentation broths?
The Radient extraction technology can process fermentation-derived cake (biomass) but not liquid broth. Radient does not possess in-house fermentation capacity, but is able to sub-contract fermentation to collaborators.
What types of solvents are compatible with Radient's proprietary extraction process?
Radient's extraction process has successfully used a wide variety of solvents including ethanol, hexane, acetone, etc, as well as mixtures of solvents or solvents and water. Highly aqueous or polar solvents are typically not suitable.
What type of facilities does Radient operate out of?
Radient moved the R&D Lab located in North York, ON to Edmonton, AB to start conducting development work in October 2011. A pilot scale extraction facility is housed separately in Whitby, Ontario and is capable of processing approximately 1 tonne of input material per day.
The company is currently building a 5 tonne per day demonstration plant in Edmonton, Alberta, which is expected to come on stream by the end of 2011. Head office is also situated in Edmonton.
Are Radient’s facilities GMP-compliant?
Not at this time. Radient’s new plant under construction is Edmonton, Alberta will be ISO-complaint and will have a NHP site license. GMP compliance will be established during 2012.
Who owns Radient?
Radient is privately held.
When was Radient established?
Radient was formed in June 2001.