Pressure is a critical factor influencing the properties of supercritical fluids, including their density, solubility, and diffusivity. As pressure increases, supercritical fluids, such as carbon dioxide, exhibit enhanced solvent capabilities, particularly for non-polar compounds. This article explores how pressure adjustments can optimize extraction processes in various industries, including pharmaceuticals, material processing, and food processing. Furthermore,…

Supercritical Fluid Technology utilizes supercritical fluids—substances that exist above their critical temperature and pressure—across various applications, including extraction, chromatography, and material processing. These fluids possess unique characteristics that combine the properties of gases and liquids, enabling efficient solvation, rapid diffusion, and low surface tension. This technology is particularly effective in extracting essential oils, flavors, and…

Supercritical ethanol is a state of ethanol characterized by high pressure and temperature, where it exhibits properties of both a gas and a liquid. This unique state allows for the efficient extraction of bioactive compounds from plants, making it valuable in industries such as pharmaceuticals and food processing. The extraction efficiency of supercritical ethanol is…

Supercritical fluids are substances that exist above their critical temperature and pressure, where they exhibit unique solvent properties. This article explores the role of supercritical fluids, particularly supercritical carbon dioxide, in extraction processes across various industries, including food, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and environmental remediation. Supercritical fluid extraction (SFE) offers advantages such as higher efficiency, reduced use…