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Unlocking the secrets of supercritical fluids

A team of international researchers has measured the molecular diffusion coefficient of a supercritical fluid, revealing a gradual transition from gas-like to liquid-like behavior across the Widom line. This study contributes to our understanding of supercritical fluid dynamics and holds implications for planetary science.

SourceInstitut Laue-Langevin·JournalNature Communications·TypeExperimental study·DateMay 22, 2024

New way to preserve wood

Researchers at CSIRO Australia have developed a new preservative treatment method using supercritical carbon dioxide, which penetrates wood more effectively than conventional techniques. This process offers environmental and economic benefits, including reduced capital costs and no residual solvent problems.

Researchers turn carbon dioxide into gel

A Yale research team has successfully turned supercritical carbon dioxide into a gel form, which could be used to extract oil from the ground instead of water. The new process is less expensive and more environmentally friendly than traditional methods.

SourceYale University·JournalScience·DateNov 17, 1999