Supercritical CO2 Extraction

From Basic Principles to Industrial Applications
Erscheinungsjahr 2026
ISBN: 978-0-443-33534-1
Verlag: Elsevier Science

Buch, Englisch, 304 Seiten, Format (B × H): 152 mm x 229 mm

Supercritical fluid extraction (SFE) has become one of the most recognized and widely applied technologies in green processing, with supercritical carbon dioxide (scCO2) leading the way as the fluid of choice. It represents not only the first but also the most established industrial application of supercritical fluids, paving the path from laboratory research to large-scale production.

This book brings together and systematizes the current state of knowledge on scCO2 extraction, offering both a comprehensive overview and practical insights. It begins with an accessible introduction to the unique properties of scCO2, followed by a clear explanation of the principles and operation of SFE. A broad spectrum of applications is then explored, ranging from plant materials to non-plant sources, agricultural residues, and food by-products, highlighting the versatility and growing potential of this technology.

In addition to practical case studies, the book addresses modelling strategies and scale-up considerations, providing valuable guidance for translating experimental findings into industrial practice. Special emphasis is placed on integrated processes and real-world examples, showcasing how SFE has successfully bridged the gap between science and industry. The final chapter looks toward the future, outlining the challenges and opportunities that will shape the next generation of scCO2-assisted technologies.

Supercritical CO2 Extraction is intended for master’s and PhD students in chemical engineering, biotechnology, food engineering, pharmaceutical sciences, and process engineering. It also serves as an essential resource for industry professionals seeking to understand and apply one of the most promising technologies in sustainable extraction.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Lukic, Ivana

Milovanovic, Stoja

Stamenic, Marko

Fachgebiete

• Technische Wissenschaften Maschinenbau | Werkstoffkunde Technische Mechanik | Werkstoffkunde Strömungslehre
• Technische Wissenschaften Verfahrenstechnik | Chemieingenieurwesen | Biotechnologie Verfahrenstechnik, Chemieingenieurwesen
• Naturwissenschaften Physik Mechanik Kontinuumsmechanik, Strömungslehre
• Technische Wissenschaften Verfahrenstechnik | Chemieingenieurwesen | Biotechnologie Lebensmitteltechnologie und Getränketechnologie
• Technische Wissenschaften Maschinenbau | Werkstoffkunde Maschinenbau
• Naturwissenschaften Chemie Organische Chemie

Inhaltsverzeichnis

1. Introduction to Supercritical Fluids
2. Supercritical carbon dioxide: Thermodynamic behavior and applications
3. Understanding supercritical carbon dioxide extraction: Key principles and advantages
4. Variables shaping supercritical fluid extraction outcomes
5. Supercritical carbon dioxide extraction from plant materials
6. Supercritical carbon dioxide extraction from agricultural and food by-products
7. Supercritical carbon dioxide extraction from non-plant resources
8. Modelling of supercritical carbon dioxide extraction
9. Scale-up strategies and economic assessment for supercritical carbon dioxide extraction
10. Integrated process of supercritical carbon dioxide extraction and supercritical impregnation of extracts
11. Industrial application of supercritical carbon dioxide extraction
12. Examples of supercritical carbon dioxide extraction transition from laboratory to industry
13. Toward the future of supercritical carbon dioxide extraction: Challenges and opportunities ahead

Über Autor(innen)

Milovanovic, Stoja
Stoja Milovanovic is a Senior Research Associate at the Faculty of Technology and Metallurgy, where she received her PhD in Chemical Engineering in 2015. Key areas of her expertise are the utilization of supercritical carbon dioxide (scCO2) for the isolation of bioactive components from plant materials, aerogels preparation, polymer foaming, and polymer impregnation with bioactive components. During 2021-2023 she was a visiting researcher at the Lukasiewicz Research Network- New Chemical Syntheses Institute, Poland. Milovanovic has published more than 47 articles that have over 1000 citations with a h-index of 19 (source: Scopus 2023). She has published 4 book chapters, 4 registered national patents, 2 national patent applications, and 1 international patent application.

Lukic, Ivana
Ivana Lukic is a Senior Research Associate at the Faculty of Technology and Metallurgy, where she received her PhD in Chemical Engineering in 2015. Her early career research interest was mainly in biodiesel production from renewable and waste feedstock. Later, her research focus shifted toward the field of supercritical fluids applications, primarily supercritical carbon dioxide (scCO2), including extractions from plant material, preparation of aerogels and impregnation of polymer carriers with bioactive components. Lukic is the author of 32 publications in international journals, 2 chapters in international and 1 in national books, and 3 technical solutions. Her published articles have over 950 citations with a h-index of 16 (source: Scopus 2023).