Recycling Technology of Crosslinked-Polymers Using Supercritical Fluid

Supercritical Fluid Processing of Polymers

We have applied in situ FTIR, ATR-IR and photoacoustic spectroscopy to identify for the first time specific molecular interactions between CO2 and polymers that may be responsible for the plasticization of glassy polymers. The changes in IR spectra of CO2 incorporated into various polymers indicate a specific interaction between CO2 and polymer functional groups. Increased polymer segmental mob...

Development of Molecularly Imprinted Polymers for Drug Delivery Applications Using Supercritical Fluid Technology

Molecular imprinting is an emerging field that produces precise chemical and physical architectures that can bind analytes. The technique uses the functionality of the target molecule (template) to assemble a molecular recognition site by forming specific interactions with the matrix. We have recently proposed supercritical fluid technology to replace hazardous organic solvents in the synthesis...

Separation of Pharmaceutical Enantiomers using Supercritical Fluid Technology

The use of supercritical fluids as chromatographic mobile phases provides rapid separations with high efficiency, favoring their use in enantioselective separations. Supercritical fluid technology (SFC) is a versatile tool in the purification, enantioseparation and large-scale production of enantiomers of pharmaceuticals over comparable liquid chromatographic methods and is gaining popularity i...

Preparation of Pharmaceutical Powders using Supercritical Fluid Technology

Supercritical Fluid Technology for Fat Extraction Reduction

Awareness that consumers demand lean meat products has spurred a considerable amount of research in product development of low-fat products. With the interest in reducing fat in meat products sweeping the country, this session provides meat scientists with an opportunity to learn about many current technologies available. One of the more innovative techniques for fat reduction may be the use of...