Essential Oils, Aromatics, and Phytochemical Applications
In a world where purity defines value and precision shapes innovation, the mastery of extraction has become the new frontier of botanical science. The Supercritical Fluid Extraction (SFE) Technology Training Course™ was created to empower the next generation of extractors, formulators, and agritech innovators with the world’s most advanced, clean, and sustainable extraction technology.
SFE represents a turning point in the production of high-value oils, fragrances, nutraceuticals, and bioactive compounds. Unlike traditional methods that rely on heat or harsh solvents, supercritical CO₂ extraction unlocks nature’s most delicate molecules with surgical accuracy — producing extracts of unmatched purity, potency, and aromatic integrity.
This course brings together scientific rigor, industrial application, and hands-on technical mastery. Participants journey through the fundamentals of supercritical fluid behavior, system architecture, operational safety, optimization techniques, and real-world production workflows. Guided by experts in extraction engineering and natural products chemistry, learners gain the confidence to operate, troubleshoot, and innovate using SFE systems.
The heart of the program lies in its commitment to sustainability. SFE not only enhances product quality — it reduces environmental impact, eliminates toxic residues, and aligns with global standards for green extraction technologies. For businesses aiming to enter premium markets such as agarwood oil, essential oils, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and functional foods, SFE represents the gold standard.
The SFE Technology Training Course™ is more than a technical program — it is an invitation to step into the future of extraction science. It equips participants with the skills to influence entire value chains, elevate product quality, and lead innovation across industries.
For researchers, processors, perfumers, farmers, and entrepreneurs alike, this course is the gateway to mastering the most advanced, efficient, and environmentally responsible extraction technology of our time.
Where science meets sustainability — and where visionaries learn to extract the future.
Course Overview
The Supercritical Fluid Extraction (SFE) Training Course is an intensive, hands-on program designed to introduce participants to the science, engineering, and commercial applications of CO₂ extraction technology—the gold standard for producing high-purity essential oils, aromatic compounds, and bioactives from natural sources such as agarwood, sandalwood, ylang-ylang, nutmeg, cinnamon, and more.
This course bridges biotechnology, chemistry, and sustainable production, equipping participants with practical knowledge to operate SFE systems and optimize extraction processes for purity, efficiency, and environmental compliance.
Course Duration
- 5 days (modular, intensive training)
- Theory and technical lectures: 40%
- Hands-on laboratory and system operation: 60%
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
- Understand the principles and thermodynamics of supercritical fluids, especially CO₂.
- Operate a supercritical CO₂ extraction unit safely and effectively.
- Optimize extraction parameters (pressure, temperature, flow rate, time) for different plant materials.
- Compare SFE with other extraction methods (steam distillation, solvent extraction, hydrodistillation).
- Analyze extract quality and yield using basic analytical techniques.
- Develop eco-friendly and high-value essential oil products suitable for perfumery, cosmetics, or pharmaceuticals.
- Apply SFE technology in the context of sustainable agroforestry and value chain enhancement.
Course Modules
Module 1 — Fundamentals of SFE
- What is Supercritical Fluid Extraction?
- Phase behavior & critical point concepts
- Why CO₂ is most widely used
- Key benefits vs. conventional extraction
- Thermodynamics of supercritical fluids
Learning Outcomes:
Participants will be able to explain the science behind supercritical fluids, why SFE works, and where it’s best applied.
Module 2 — SFE Equipment & Components
- High‑pressure pumps & CO₂ delivery systems
- Extraction vessel design
- Pressure vessels & safety valves
- Heat exchangers & thermostats
- Collectors, separators, fractionation
- Control & automation systems
Hands‑On / Demonstration:
Equipment walkthrough and component function analysis.
Module 3 — Process Parameters & Optimization
- Pressure & temperature effects
- Solvent flow rate & co‑solvents (modifiers)
- Solubility & selectivity in SFE
- Extraction kinetics
- Optimization strategies
- Data logging & process control
Case Studies:
Optimization for different plant matrices and target compounds.
Module 4 — Sample Preparation
- Importance of particle size & moisture content
- Pre‑treatment (milling, drying, sieving)
- Sample loading & packing
- Avoiding channeling & ensuring reproducibility
Module 5 — Applications of SFE
- Food & nutraceuticals (e.g., antioxidants, nutraceutical oils)
- Pharmaceuticals (e.g., API purification)
- Perfumery & fragrances (e.g., agarwood, jasmine)
- Cosmetics & natural actives
- Environmental (contaminant extraction)
- Essential oils & high‑value botanical extracts
Industry Examples & Benchmarks
Module 6 — Quality, Standards & Compliance
- Purity & residual solvent standards (ICH, USP, etc.)
- Validation, reproducibility, and repeatability
- Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
- Lab vs. pilot vs. industrial scale considerations
Module 7 — Safety & Risk Management
- High‑pressure CO₂ hazards
- Equipment safety protocols
- Emergency procedures
- PPE & safety culture
Module 8 — Data Analysis & Reporting
- Interpreting extraction curves
- Yield calculation & component profiling
- Analytical methods (GC, HPLC, MS)
- Reporting best practices
Module 9 — Practical Session / Lab Work (If Applicable)
- Setting up an SFE run
- Running extraction for model plant material
- Adjusting parameters for selectivity
- Collecting fractions
- Analytical assessment of extracts
Hands-On Exercises
- Operation of bench-scale and pilot-scale CO₂ extractors
- Extraction trials with different perfumery crops
- Parameter tuning for optimal oil yield
- Comparative analysis: SFE vs. steam distillation results
Materials & Facilities Provided
- Access to SFE extraction laboratory
- Agarwood and other perfumery crop samples
- Safety gear and lab kits
- Training manual and process data sheets