Technical Comparison:
Parameter | Molecular Distillation | Conventional Distillation |
Operating Temperature | 50-150°C lower | Material-dependent |
Residence Time | Seconds | Minutes-hours |
Pressure Range | 0.001-10 Pa | Atmospheric/vacuum |
Thermal Degradation | Minimal | Significant risk |
Industrial Uses:
✔ Petrochemical refining
✔ Heat-sensitive compound processing
✔ High-boiling point material separation
→ PUFA concentration (EPA/DHA esters)
→ Vitamin E & phytosterol purification
→ Monoglyceride/dimer acid refinement
→ Liquid crystal recycling
→ Polymer monomer removal
→ Fischer-Tropsch wax upgrading
Performance Advantages:
· Short thermal exposure (patented "dead-zone free" design
prevents material buildup)