Extraction

Lo Friesen is the founder, CEO, and Chief Extractor of Heylo. With a background in chemistry and clinical research, Lo was inspired to explore cannabis as a medicine and to enter the emerging industry. She joined Eden Labs, a leading CO

 extraction equipment manufacturer to support and expand a Research and Development department. There she managed the development of their latest and greatest CO

 extraction system. In 2017, after working with Eden Labs and another cannabis processor, Lo launched Heylo with a mission to help people get more out of life with cannabis.

Articles

Here, we explore the evolution and rise of color remediation methods in-line with extraction.

The Rise of In-line Color Remediation

This study presents bioassays for CBD, which can be used to assess the neurotrophic bioactivity of CBD formulations.

Measuring Cannabidiol Bioactivity: Neuronal Cell Survival and Neurite Outgrowth

This article proposes alternative and effective cleaning solutions for cannabis and hemp processing equipment.

An Essential Element  for Commercial Cannabis and Hemp Manufacturing: Practical Cleaning Solutions for Extraction and Processing Equipment

A review of the post-processing and refinement steps of producing cannabis extract and how data collected during the extraction and refinement phase can translate into higher profit margins.

Harnessing the Power of Data in Extraction and Refinement of Cannabis, Part II

A look at how extraction data can be harnessed to better understand strengths and weaknesses within methods, equipment, employee performance, and source material.

Harnessing the Power of Data in Extraction and Refinement of Cannabis, Part I

David Hodes has written for many cannabis publications, and organized or moderated sessions at national and international cannabis trade shows. He was voted the 2018 Journalist of the Year by Americans for Safe Access, the world’s largest medical cannabis advocacy organization.

An exploration on what is driving more focus on extraction technology for cannabis, and the work being done to find solutions to certain issues that need to be addressed in extraction.

Better Gear, More Precise Processes Help Propel A Growing Range of Extraction Offerings 

A review of the evolution of the ethanol extraction method within the cannabis industry, where it stands today, and the other alcohols that are being introduced to the cannabis extraction space.

The Evolution of Ethanol Extraction Methods in Cannabis

Here, we take a closer look at buffers to see what solutions they might offer.

The Fields of Science and Technology Would Not Exist Without the Use of Buffers—Why Aren’t They Used with Cannabis Extractions?

Brian C. Smith, PhD, is Founder, CEO, and Chief Technical Officer of Big Sur Scientific. He is the inventor of the BSS series of patented mid-infrared based cannabis analyzers. Dr. Smith has done pioneering research and published numerous peer-reviewed papers on the application of mid-infrared spectroscopy to cannabis analysis, and sits on the editorial board of Cannabis Science and Technology. He has worked as a laboratory director for a cannabis extractor, as an analytical chemist for Waters Associates and PerkinElmer, and as an analytical instrument salesperson. He has more than 30 years of experience in chemical analysis and has written three books on the subject. Dr. Smith earned his PhD on physical chemistry from Dartmouth College. Direct correspondence to: 

A discussion on how extractors need to monitor the chemical processes they perform.

The FDA is Coming…Will the Cannabis Industry Be Ready? Part III: Process Control for Extractors

How will the need for increased testing impact extractors?