The application of supercritical CO2 based technology for curcumin particle processing

Firman Kurniawansyah*, Raffaella Mammucari, Neil R. Foster

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Abstract

Supercritical CO2 is commonly used in the processing of natural products due to several advantageous factors such as inexpensiveness, moderate operating parameters and simple purification step. In the processing of phyto-pharmaceuticals, CO2 has been used mostly for extraction, purification and particle formation. This article is a review of supercritical particle formation processes applied to phenolic compounds, specifically curcumin. In summary, supercritical technologies constitute a process platform for the modification of curcumin physicochemical properties. The use of supercritical CO2 as a solute, solvent or anti-solvent in curcumin processing enabled the production of material with particle size as small as 15 nm and improved antioxidant activity.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication4th International Conference on Nano and Materials Engineering, 2016
EditorsTjokorda Gde Tirta Nindhia, Hendra Suherman, Brian Yuliarto, Brian Yuliarto
PublisherTrans Tech Publications Ltd
Pages81-85
Number of pages5
ISBN (Print)9783038357254
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2016
Event4th International Conference on Nano and Materials Engineering, ICNME 2016 - Bali Island, Indonesia
Duration: 7 Apr 20168 Apr 2016

Publication series

NameMaterials Science Forum
Volume864
ISSN (Print)0255-5476
ISSN (Electronic)1662-9752

Conference

Conference4th International Conference on Nano and Materials Engineering, ICNME 2016
Country/TerritoryIndonesia
CityBali Island
Period7/04/168/04/16

Keywords

  • CO
  • Curcumin
  • Particle
  • Processing
  • Supercritical

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