Solvents
This category focuses on the selection, use, and management of solvents in botanical extraction. Ethanol, hexane, greener alternatives, supercritical CO2, everything is here. Get all the updates on solvent recovery systems, innovations in solvent reuse practices, and just-in solvent technologies. We focus on the advantages and limitations of each solvent type, and most importantly — their impact on extract quality and environmental sustainability.
Butane and Ethanol: Selective Terpene Capture in Focus
While CO₂ extraction has long been revered for its clean and solvent-free appeal, hydrocarbon and ethanol methods have staked their...
How To Choose The Best Solvent For Cannabis Extraction
For decades, there were only two ways to enjoy cannabis. Smoking was a standard classic, but eating it was a...
Hydrocarbons as a Critical Part of the Process — The Solvent Industry in 2024
There is an old adage in the computer science industry: garbage in, garbage out. Simply put, bad input impacts the...
Innovative Extraction Techniques Using Deep Eutectic Solvents
Deep Eutectic Solvents (DES) and Natural Deep Eutectic Solvents (NADES) are new generation Ionic Liquids (IL), that can be described...
How to Extract THC With Alcohol Safely
Extracting THC can be a highly involved process requiring sophisticated equipment and skilled technicians. But it can also be done...