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Supercritical Carbon Dioxide (CO2) as Green Solvent

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Abstract

A substance is called as a supercritical fluid (SCF) when the temperature and pressure are higher than its critical values.

This chapter was originally published as part of the Encyclopedia of Sustainability Science and Technology edited by Robert A. Meyers. DOI:10.1007/978-1-4419-0851-3

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Abbreviations

Chemical structure of carbon dioxide:

Carbon dioxide (CO2) has a structure O=C=O.

Green solvent:

A green solvent should have some basic properties, such as low toxic, chemically stable, readily available, and easily recyclable.

Ionic liquids:

Ionic liquids are salts that are liquid at ambient conditions.

Microemulsion:

A microemulsion is a thermodynamically stable dispersion formed from immiscible substances with the aid of surfactants.

Supercritical fluid:

A substance is called as a supercritical fluid (SCF) when the temperature and pressure are higher than its critical values.

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Wu, T., Han, B. (2013). Supercritical Carbon Dioxide (CO2) as Green Solvent. In: Anastas, P., Zimmerman, J. (eds) Innovations in Green Chemistry and Green Engineering. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4614-5817-3_10

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