Supercritical Plant

Sustainable Process Innovation Powered by Supercritical Technology

Supercritical plants represent an advanced production system utilizing the unique physico-chemical properties of supercritical fluids. As an eco-friendly and human-safe clean technology, it delivers higher efficiency and superior quality compared to conventional processes. Supercritical technology is gaining significant attention as a next-generation solution across various industries—including food, chemicals, bio, pharmaceuticals, materials, and energy. Ilshin Autoclave is leading industrial innovation by designing and supplying customized production facilities based on this expertise.

The supercritical process is widely recognized as a sustainable technology that contributes to solving environmental and energy challenges by reducing greenhouse gas emissions, replacing organic solvents, and enabling resource recovery. With proven technical prowess and the ability to implement stable systems, Ilshin Autoclave is expanding the industrial application of supercritical technology, presenting new possibilities for a transition to eco-friendly industries.


Applications

  • Food & Biotechnology

    1. Extraction and purification of food raw materials
    2. Separation and concentration of functional ingredients
    3. Biopharmaceuticals
  • Chemicals & Materials

    1. Supercritical synthesis and crystallization
    2. Polymer decomposition and recycling
    3. Cleaning and coating processes
  • Energy & Environment

    1. Wastewater and waste treatment via SCWO
    2. Biomass conversion and hydrogen production technology
    3. High-efficiency power generation systems based on the S-CO₂ cycle
  • Advanced Materials & Components

    1. Aerogels, high-performance composite materials, and nanomaterials
    2. Production of electrode materials for Li-ion batteries, ceramic powders, and powder metallurgy materials
  • Other Advanced Applications

    1. Cleaning and coating of medical implants
    2. Material processing for precision optics, semiconductors, and electronic devices
    3. Manufacturing of high-heat resistant composites for aerospace and defense

Supercritical Plant Achievements

  • 2023 · MOTIE / KETEP

    Development and demonstration of energy-saving process technology for precise chemical industry reaction, separation, and purification

    #Extraction of eco-friendly cosmetics materials #food processing by-products

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  • 2023 · Confidential

    Production of health functional foods through the extraction of natural substances

    #Active ingredient extraction #health food oil extraction

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  • 2018 · MOTIE / KETEP

    Renewable Energy Core Technology Development Project-Sewage sludge deoxygenation liquefaction technology without drying

    #Extraction of bio-oil from sewage sludge #Upgrading of low-grade crude oil

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  • 2011 · KINORI

    Supercritical CO2 Debinding System- Wax Or Binder Removal Process

    #Supercritical degreasing facilities capable of continuous operation #full system automation of plant facilities

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  • 2009 · Jeonnam Nano Bio

    Supercritical CO2 Extraction System- Various Extraction Production

    #Facilities capable of processing both solid and liquid samples #wide-structure system for the entire system

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  • 2009 · Finetec

    Supercritical CO2 Dry System- Aerogel Dry Process

    #Application of supercritical drying facilities in aerogel manufacturing processes #Full system automation of plant facilities

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  • 2008 · KT&G

    Supercritical CO2 Extraction System- Pernicious Ingredients Removal Process

    Compliance with cGMP #Full system automation of plant facilities

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  • 2007 · Hanmi

    Supercritical CO2 Dry System- Remain Solvent Dry Process

    #First in Korea to comply with cGMP regulations #Full system automation of plant facilities

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  • 2006 · Ottogi

    Supercritical CO2 Extraction System- Sesame Oil Extraction Production

    #Dedicated extraction facility for powder samples #Full system automation of plant facilities

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