Step 2: COSMO-RS (computer simulations) guided us to 2-MeTHF (or 2-methyloxolane) a bio-based solvent approved for foods by EFSA (doi.org/10.2903/j.ef...).
We expanded it with #supercritical CO2 to boost extraction of theobromine & epicatechin.
Less solvent, better mass transfer. 🖥️🌿
Sanchez Bragagnolo, F., Strieder, M. M., Mendiola, J. A., Montero, L., Cifuentes, A., Rostagno, M. A., González-Miquel, M., & Ibáñez, E. (2026). Simplifying revalorization of cocoa bean shells through new sustainable approaches. Separation and Purification Technology, 395, 137851. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.seppur.2026.137851
Step 1: #Supercritical CO2 extracts lipids (fatty acids, sterols, vitamin E).
No toxic hexane. Just pressurized CO2 (tunable, non-flammable, recoverable).
Result? A clean oil fraction ready for food or cosmetics, for example. 🧴
Oiza, N., Moral-Vico, J., Mendiola, J. A., Ibañez, E., Sánchez, A., & Gea, T. (2026). Alternative extraction strategies for biosurfactants produced by solid-state fermentation from organic waste. Separation and Purification Technology, 385, 136501. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.seppur.2025.136501
1/5 🧵 New research explores a greener way to produce #biosurfactants from organic waste via solid-state fermentation. The key? Advanced extraction using #supercritical CO2 and ethanol—replacing toxic solvents like hexane and boosting yields by 308%!
#GreenChemistry #Sustainability #openscience 🧪
Synthesis of hybrid materials based on reduced graphene oxide and Ni (NiO) nanoparticles by supercritical solvent and thermal treatment techniques
doi.org/10.1016/j.ms...
Reduced #graphene oxide Nickel #nanoparticles #ybrid material #Supercritical fluid Magnetic properties Sheet #resistance
orange peel, photo from: https://modernfarmer.com/2017/03/another-use-orange-peels-wastewater-pollutant-cleaner/
What if the secret to a valuable fragrance was hidden in your orange juice waste? 🍊 Scientists are using #supercritical CO2 (a green, high-pressure solvent) to extract precious α-terpineol, a key flavor & fragrance molecule, from orange peels.
🧬🧪🔬 #Sustainability #CircularEconomy #greenchemistry
We applied green technologies for the valorization of orange juice byproducts and we got a process ecologically and economically profitable
doi.org/10.1039/D5GC...
let me tell you how 🧵
🧪 🍎📃 #byproduct #valorization #tecnoeconomical #LCA #supercritical #foodtech
Aplicamos tecnologías verdes para valorizar subproductos de zumo de naranja y conseguimos un proceso viable tanto ecológica como económicamente.
doi.org/10.1039/D5GC...
Te cuento cómo 🧵
🧪 🍎📃 #subproductos #valorización #tecnoeconomico #LCA #supercritical #foodtech
#Carbon #Capture and #Sequestration (CCS) is the process of capturing #CO₂ before it enters the #atmosphere. It's compressed into a #supercritical state and #transported via #pipeline to be #injected #deep #underground.
#Learn more: www.pccatcommunity.org/what-is-ccs
🎖 Ana Furtado awarded Honorable Mention #ISASF 2024 #PhD Thesis Award
Thesis in #Supercritical #Fluids supervised by #LAQV researchers Raquel Viveiros and Teresa Casimiro and also Vasco Bonifácio from iBB, IST/ULisboa
#sustainability #chemistry
📌 More details here:
laqv.requimte.pt/gazette/
Global examples show #supercritical tech has no solutions to control #airpollution. @adb.org's role central to respect #humanrights with early retirement of #fossilfuel power plant in Jamshoro, FFP recommends at #ADBAnnualMeetins2025. @cmshahbaz.bsky.social @bbhuttozardari.bsky.social
'World-leading efficiency' Shell, Toyota invest in UK electrolyser start-up #Supercritical
New electrolyser touts £1.59/kg H2 HHV; 42kWh/kg at 99% efficiency - suggests industry heat source required. High pressure output for lower overall cost
#electrolysis
www.supercritical.solutions/solutions
#CarbonUnboundEastCoast 2025 Gold Partner: #Supercritical 🌎
Supercritical delivers radical transparency in CDR, helping companies secure top-tier credits fast & risk-free. Don’t miss Co-Founder & CEO Michelle You on-stage at our NYC summit 🗽
#CarbonUnbound #CarbonRemoval
How to do offtakes right ✅ Don't miss tomorrow's must-attend webinar with #Supercritical! Learn how to secure high-quality CDR & avoid common pitfalls.
📆 Feb 20 | 🕛 5PM GMT / 12PM EST
🔗 climate.gosupercritical.com/how-to-do-of...
#CarbonUnbound #CarbonRemoval #NetZero #CDR #ClimateAction #Webinar
Todo ello lo acabamos de publicar en el Journal of Chromatography A @ELSchemistry en colaboración con investigadores de la Univ. Constantine 3 (Argelia) y de Nariño (Colombia) y @CIAL_CSIC_UAM#masspec #greensolvent #supercritical #sinciencianohayfuturo
doi.org/10.1016/j.chro…
Además, empleamos todos los disolventes en condiciones presurizadas (sub y supercríticos). Así las extracciones son más rápidas.
#supercritical #greenchemistry #underpressure
Very good example of biorefinery to promote the full use of forestry by-productsSupercritical CO2 + Subcritical water + hydrogel
#circulareconomy #Sustainability #supercritical
doi.org/10.1016/j.fbp.…
