Improved solubility predictions in scCO₂ using thermodynamics-informed machine learning models

Accurate solubility prediction in supercritical carbon dioxide (scCO2) is crucial for optimizing experimental design by eliminating unnecessary and costly trials at an early stage, thereby streamlining the workflow. A comprehensive solubility database containing 31975 records has been compiled, providing a foundation for developing predictive models applicable to a diverse class of chemical compounds, with a particular focus on drug-like substances. In this study, we propose a Domain-Aware Machine Learning approach that incorporates thermodynamic properties governing phase transitions to solubility predictions in scCO2. Predictive models were developed using the CatBoost algorithm and a graph-based architecture employing directed message passing to identify the most effective approach. Furthermore, auxiliary properties of the solute, including melting point, critical parameters, enthalpy of vaporization, and Gibbs free energy of solvation, were predicted as part of this work. The findings underscore the efficacy of incorporating domain-specific thermodynamic features to enhance the predictive accuracy of scCO2 solubility modeling. The interpretation and the applicability domain assessment have confirmed the qualitative selection of the employed descriptors, demonstrating their ability to generalize to unique compounds that fall outside the defined domain.

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Solubility

Supercritical carbon dioxide

Machine learning

Drug-like compounds

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600: Technology

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Improved solubility predictions in scCO₂ using thermodynamics-informed machine learning models