Advances in Supercritical Fluid Extraction

Dear Colleagues,

The search for neoteric solvents to replace ecologically unfriendly organic solvents, in addition to room temperature ionic liquids and deep eutectic solvents, also includes supercritical solvents. The latter are used as reaction media and for the extraction of valuable substances from a variety of materials. The term ‘supercritical fluid extraction’ is generally applied to the use of supercritical carbon dioxide, neat or with entrainers (co-solvents). However, this term should also include other fluids, namely supercritical water, methanol, or ethanol, among a few others.

The use of supercritical carbon dioxide for the decaffeination of coffee beans is presently a well-established industry, but decaffeination of other beverages is coming to the forefront. Other uses of supercritical carbon dioxide are for extraction processes in the food industry and in the pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries, and these are maturing. On the other hand, supercritical water has found uses in the fuel production industry for extraction of liquid or gaseous fuels from coal or the conversion of plant biomass to biodiesel oil. Supercritical methanol is useful for transesterification processes during such extractions.

It is the purpose of this Special Issue of Process on “Advances in Supercritical Fluid Extraction” to highlight recent progress and to point out trends, prospects, and areas in which further research will be very beneficial for this area.

Prof. Dr. Yizhak Marcus
Guest Editor

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