The properties of the supercritical fluid near the critical point can be changed by varying the
pressure and temperature, allowing selective and faster extraction. Supercritical fluids …

Along more than a decade, R&D on supercritical fluid extraction (SFE) of vegetable matrices
has been increasingly reported in the literature. Aiming at portraying the current state of this …

The variations in the chemical composition, and consequently, on the biological activity of
the propolis, are associated with its type and geographic origin. Considering this fact, this …

Researchers have shown that techniques such as microwave-assisted extraction,
ultrasound-assisted extraction, pressurized liquid extraction, and supercritical fluid extraction …

The main objective of this review is to approach and highlight the main applications of
Supercritical Fluid Extraction (SFE) through the search in scientific papers and patents. The …

In the 21st century, the mission of chemical engineering is to promote innovative
technologies that reduce or eliminate the use or generation of hazardous materials in the …

Citronella essential oil has more than eighty components, of which the most important ones
are citronellal, geranial and limonene. They are present at high concentrations in the oil and …

In the present study, three techniques of extraction: hydrodistillation (HD), solvent extraction
(conventional 'Soxhlet'technique) and an innovative technique, ie., the supercritical fluid …

Citronella oil is the main product of Java citronella grass (Cymbopogon winterianus Jowitt)
rich in geraniol and citronellol, widely used in mosquito repellents and perfumeries. The age …

Supercritical fluid extraction (SFE) is one of the most commonly used extraction techniques
in the course of analysis or preparation. It is environmentally friendly and has some …