Fractionation technologies for liquid mixtures using dense carbon dioxide

- Main fractionation applications include lipid mixtures, essential oils, and alcoholic beverages.
- Fractionation in packed columns is the most common technology for all applications.
- The manuscript characterizes packed column facilities in leading institutions.
- The manuscript also discusses mixer-settlers, membrane contactors, and spray processes.
- Some physicochemical properties (e.g., interfacial tension) affect all technologies.