Supercritical fluid extraction (SFE)

Supercritical fluid extraction is an ec0-friendly, safe, clean alternative to organic solvent-based traditional extraction methods. Applying appropriate temperature, and pressure CO₂ migrates into the supercritical phase in which it can behave as a gas and liquid and act as an efficient solvent. Moreover, CO₂ preserves the chemical composition of extracts especially in heat-sensitive materials, and reduce the formation of artifacts and solvent residues. The process of CO₂ extraction is scalable from a few grams in lab-based machines up to tons in industrial scales.