Methods
There's no shortage of extraction methods, and new approaches are born every year. We cover everything from traditional steam distillation and solvent extraction to modern approaches like SFE and microwave-assisted methods. Each method is evaluated for its efficiency, selectivity, and scalability. Here's your deep dive into how these methods work, their applications in different sectors, and the latest research findings that prove (or disprove!) their effectiveness.
High & Low Energy Methods in Making Nanoemulsions
Because of the low bioavailability and aqueous insolubility of cannabinoids, manufacturers often turn to nanoemulsions for creating products like infused...
Recreating Terp Profiles Using Supercritical CO2 Extraction: A Conversation with Jesse Turner of Green Mill Supercritical
While many cannabis extractors might say that you get the best terpene profiles using butane extraction, others will relate that...
Microwave Distillation Proves Profitable and Environmentally Friendly
A new study has succeeded in developing a solventless distillation process for effectively and efficiently extracting the essential oils of...
Things to Consider Concerning THC Remediation Technology
THC remediation is the process of removing or reducing delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) from hemp-derived cannabidiol (CBD) extracts or products. In extract remediation, THC...
How to Fractionate Cannabis Using Carbon Dioxide Extraction
The first time I laid eyes on a supercritical carbon dioxide (CO2) extraction machine in 2012, it was love at...