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Botanical Extraction: Which Method is the Best?

Botanical Extraction: Which Method is the Best?

Botanical Extraction: Which Method is the Best? What is Botanical Extraction? Botanical extraction refers to the process of isolating and concentrating active compounds from plants, known as botanicals, which are valued for their health benefits, fragrance, flavor, or...
Industrial Hemp

Industrial Hemp

Industrial Hemp What is Industrial Hemp? Industrial hemp, a plant belonging to the Cannabis sativa species, is cultivated specifically for industrial use. While sharing a species with marijuana, hemp possesses only trace amounts of THC, the psychoactive compound...
Cold Water Extraction: A Beginners Guide

Cold Water Extraction: A Beginners Guide

Cold Water Extraction: A Beginners Guide What is Cold Water Extraction? Cold Water Extraction (CWE) is a technique for extracting specific compounds from plant materials, such as cannabis, using cold water as a solvent. This process leverages the solubility of...
Crude Oil Distillation: Explained

Crude Oil Distillation: Explained

Crude Oil Distillation: Explained An Overview of Crude Oil Distillation Crude oil, a hydrocarbon-based natural resource, is the driving force of modern industry. It contains a complex mixture of organic compounds. The distillation process separates the valuable liquid...
Understanding Fractional Distillation

Understanding Fractional Distillation

Understanding Fractional Distillation What is Fractional Distillation? Distillation is a method that separates components in a mixture based on their different boiling points. Fractional distillation takes this process a step further, employing a fractionating column...
Falling Film vs. Rotovap Distillation Equipment

Falling Film vs. Rotovap Distillation Equipment

Falling Film vs. Rotovap Distillation Equipment RotoVaps Vs. Falling Film for Solvent Removal Pros and Cons of “Rotary Evaporator” for Ethanol Removal Cons Inefficient batch process Glassware is not as robust One temperature distillation Ethanol is evaporated first,...