Supercritical Fluid Extraction: Principles and Practice - Hardcover

McHugh, Mark A.; Krukonis, Val J.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 040990015X ISBN 13: 9780409900156

Publisher: Butterworth-Heinemann, 1986

Synopsis

Supercritical Fluid Extraction is a technique in which CO2 is used under extremely high pressure to separate solution (e.g., removing caffeine from coffee). Separations is basic to all process industries and supercritical fluid extraction is a specific type which is receiving a high level of attention. The book will combine basic fundamentals with industrial applications. The second edition has been expanded and updated and includes new chapters on chromatography and food processing.

"...this is an excellent book which is both instructive and amusing to read. Its true value is neatly summarised in one of the closing sentences: 'We have supplied you with the guidelines and criteria which you can now apply when considering supercritical fluids for your own needs.'' - Chemistry in Britain, February 1995

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From the Publisher

'...this is an excellent book which is both instructive and amusing to read. Its true value is neatly summarised in one of the closing sentences: 'We have supplied you with the guidelines and criteria which you can now apply when considering supercritical fluids for your own needs.'' - Chemistry in Britain, February 1995

About the Author

Chemical Engineering Dept, John Hopkins University

Edition details

• Publisher: Butterworth-Heinemann
• Publication date: 1986
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 040990015X
• ISBN 13: 9780409900156
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 512