Lipid Nano- and Microparticles: An Overview of Patent-Related Research

Figure 2

Scheme of the counter-current column for the extraction of an emulsion using SCF. Vessel containing supercritical fluid (110), supercritical fluid source (112), emulsion source (114), vessel first and second outlet (120, 122), vessel axis (128), vessel sidewalls (130), vessel first and second ends (132, 134), vessel inner surface (136), extraction chamber (138), vessel headspace (142), stainless steel frit (144), vessel inlet (146), backpressure regulator (162), and release valve (168) [29].