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  • Chemistry
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Materials Science

Background:

  • Microscopic understanding of solute-solvent interactions is vital for supercritical carbon dioxide (CO2) technologies.
  • Computational work has significantly advanced discoveries in this field.
  • Key concepts include local solute structure, solvent properties' influence, and CO2-philicity.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review theoretical work relevant to supercritical CO2 technologies.
  • To highlight crucial open questions in the field.
  • To discuss future research directions through theory-experiment interplay.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of theoretical studies.
  • Analysis of computational work on solute-solvent interactions.
  • Discussion of experimental validation and future theoretical needs.

Main Results:

  • Theoretical studies have illuminated solute behavior in supercritical CO2.
  • Understanding of CO2-philicity has been enhanced by computational insights.
  • The peculiar properties of supercritical CO2 significantly influence dissolved substances.

Conclusions:

  • Continued theoretical and experimental collaboration is essential for progress.
  • Addressing open questions will unlock new technological applications.
  • Further research into molecular interactions will refine supercritical fluid technologies.