The present invention is related to systems and methods for modifying
various non-equidimensional substrates with modifying agents. The system
comprises a processing chamber configured for passing the
non-equidimensional substrate therethrough, wherein the processing
chamber is further configured to accept a treatment mixture into the
chamber during movement of the non-equidimensional substrate through the
processing chamber. The treatment mixture can comprise of the modifying
agent in a carrier medium, wherein the carrier medium is selected from
the group consisting of a supercritical fluid, a near-critical fluid, a
superheated fluid, a superheated liquid, and a liquefied gas. Thus, the
modifying agent can be applied to the non-equidimensional substrate upon
contact between the treatment mixture and the non-equidimensional
substrate.