Industrial Process

Closed-Loop Supercritical CO₂ Sterilization

Non-thermal sterilization using supercritical CO₂ (scCO₂) to inactivate microbes while preserving heat-sensitive compounds.

Technical Description

Operates at 30–50°C and 7.4–30 MPa, leveraging CO₂'s antimicrobial properties under supercritical conditions. Penetrates porous matrices (e.g., spices, herbs) more effectively than steam or irradiation.

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