Prove Your Process Before
You Invest in a System
Run structured Design of Experiments on your matrix using pharmaceutical-grade supercritical CO₂ extraction — at our Biddeford, ME lab. No capital commitment. Real data. Scalable results.
Operator support included
Method transfer to production scale
Located in Southern Maine
Day, week, or project rental
Full DOE support available
Data package with every run
Minutes off I-95, Biddeford ME
Supercritical CO₂ is highly tunable. Your DOE proves it.
Pressure, temperature, flow rate, and co-solvent ratio all interact to define selectivity and yield. A structured DOE at our lab gives you real process data on your actual matrix — so you arrive at system ownership with confidence, not guesswork.
Validate your matrix
Test yield, purity, and selectivity on your real feedstock before committing to a system purchase.
Build your data package
Walk away with extraction curves, yield data, and a validated method ready for scale-up or investors.
Optimize before scaling
Map pressure/temperature windows and co-solvent ratios at lab scale — then transfer confidently to production.
Expert guidance included
Our team assists with experimental design, run execution, data interpretation, and scaling strategy.
High-value non-cannabis applications for SCF DOE work
These matrices have strong published science, significant commercial upside, and are ideal candidates for structured DOE studies — the kind that make the business case for system ownership.
Lobster & Shrimp Byproducts
Astaxanthin · Chitin / Chitosan
Shell waste valorization. Maine's #1 industry — turn processing byproduct into a premium nutraceutical ingredient.
Maine local
Microalgae
Omega-3 (EPA/DHA) · Astaxanthin · Carotenoids
Nannochloropsis, Schizochytrium. Nutraceutical, aquaculture feed, and biofuel markets.
Maine local
Seaweed / Kelp
Fucoidan · Carotenoids · Antifungals
Growing Maine aquaculture sector. SCF gives clean fractionation without solvent residuals.
Maine local
Hops
Alpha/beta acids · Essential oils
Selectivity varies dramatically across pressure/temperature windows — ideal DOE matrix. Strong NE craft brewing connection.
Food & Beverage
Turmeric / Curcumin
Curcuminoids · Essential oil
One of the most-studied SCF matrices. Standard entry point for supplement manufacturers considering system ownership.
Nutraceutical
Rosemary
Carnosic acid · Rosmarinic acid
High-value antioxidants for food preservation and cosmetics. Sequential extraction DOEs well-established in the literature.
Food / Cosmetic
Sea Buckthorn
Omega-7 · Carotenoids · Tocopherols
Complex multicomponent matrix ideal for fractionation DOEs. Premium nutraceutical and cosmeceutical markets.
Cosmeceutical
Boswellia
AKBA (boswellic acids)
Box-Behnken DOE published in the literature. Anti-inflammatory pharmaceutical applications. Strong IP development potential.
Pharmaceutical
Black Cumin (Nigella sativa)
Thymoquinone · Fatty acids
Strong pharmaceutical interest. Clear pressure/temp/co-solvent DOE precedent in peer-reviewed literature.
Pharmaceutical
Psilocybin Mushrooms
Psilocybin · Tryptamine isolation
Pharmaceutical R&D clients benefit from SCF's clean fractionation of psilocybin from analog compounds. Regulatory-forward approach.
Pharmaceutical
Functional Mushrooms
Beta-glucans · Triterpenoids
Lion's Mane, Reishi, Chaga. Nootropic and immune supplement markets. Polysaccharide/terpenoid fractionation via modified SCF.
Nutraceutical
Coffee
Decaffeination · Spent-grounds valorization
The classic SCF application. Caffeine optimization and antioxidant/lipid recovery from processing waste streams.
Food & Beverage
Cocoa / Cacao
Cocoa butter · Phenolic recovery
Pod husk phenolic recovery. Chocolate and functional food companies have clear ROI for system ownership.
Food
Pyrethrum / Neem
Pyrethrins · Azadirachtin
Natural biopesticide extraction. SCF delivers superior purity vs. hexane. Growing organic agriculture market.
Agrochemical
Aerogels & Polymers
Supercritical Drying · Polymer Impregnation
SCF is the gold standard for aerogel drying and polymer impregnation. DOE maps pressure ramp rate, temperature, and depressurization speed against pore structure and mechanical integrity. Aerospace, insulation, drug delivery, and advanced materials R&D.
Advanced Materials
CO₂ Cleaning Applications
Precision Degreasing · Residue Removal · Surface Prep
Solvent-free precision cleaning for electronics, medical devices, optics, and aerospace components. A DOE mapping pressure, temperature, exposure time, and flow rate against cleanliness standards gives manufacturers the validated process data needed to justify in-house system ownership over costly outsourced cleaning contracts.
Industrial / Mfg.
Map your extraction space. Before you commit to a process.
Supercritical fluid extraction gives you six primary levers. A well-designed DOE at our Biddeford lab maps all of them against your target compound — producing the yield curves and selectivity data that justify the next step, whether that's system ownership or a toll processing agreement.
Temperature
CO₂ Flow Rate
Co-solvent Ratio
Particle Size / Moisture
Extraction Time
From first call to validated data package
Consultation
Tell us your matrix, target compounds, and end-use. We help design your experimental space.
Lab Scheduling
Book time by the day, week, or project. Bring your feedstock — we provide systems and support.
Extraction Runs
Operator-supported runs with full data logging. Co-solvent (ethanol modifier) capability available.
Data & Reporting
Walk away with yield data, extraction curves, and a validated method ready for scale-up.
Scale With Us
Transfer your validated method to a SCFN system you own — or continue as toll processing.
Southern Maine's only dedicated SCF extraction rental lab
Accessible from across New England
Located at 5 Drapeau Street, Suite 102 in Biddeford — minutes off I-95, two hours from Boston, one hour from Portland. No need to ship samples cross-country or fly to a lab in another state.
Built-in industry alignment
Maine's seafood processing, aquaculture, agricultural, and botanical industries all have natural SCF applications. Our lab is designed to serve the regional research and product development community.
Backed by SCFN expertise
HIGHTECH Extracts is the official North American distributor of SCFN systems — the same systems used by pharmaceutical manufacturers and industrial extractors worldwide.
A path to ownership
Lab rental isn't just a service — it's the first chapter in your SCF story. The data you generate here becomes the business case for your own system, with our team supporting every step of that transition.
Ready to run your first extraction?
Book a consultation with our team. Bring your matrix, your questions, and your goals — we'll build the experiment around you.
