Temperature control is a **critical factor** in extraction processes, affecting **compound integrity, efficiency, and product quality**. This article compares **supercritical CO2 extraction** and **solvent extraction** in terms of **temperature stability and its impact on final extracts**.
Supercritical CO2 Extraction: Operates at **low temperatures (31-40°C)**, preserving **heat-sensitive compounds**.
Solvent Extraction: Often requires **higher temperatures (60-100°C)**, which can degrade **volatile compounds**.
CO2 Extraction: Protects **essential oils, cannabinoids, and antioxidants**, ensuring **high-purity extracts**.
Solvent Extraction: May alter **chemical composition** due to **thermal degradation**.
CO2 Extraction: Uses **minimal energy** for temperature regulation.
Solvent Extraction: Requires **intensive heating and cooling cycles**, increasing **energy costs**.
A botanical extract company switched to CO2 extraction, **preserving 95% of bioactive compounds**, while solvent extraction resulted in **30% degradation**.
For **temperature-sensitive extractions**, supercritical CO2 extraction provides **better control and product stability**. Companies like **SHANGHAI NORTH BROOKS** offer **CO2 SUPERCRITICAL EXTRACTION MACHINE** technology for **precise, low-temperature extractions**.
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