Review
Chemistry, Analytical
Alvaro Santana-Mayor, Ruth Rodriguez-Ramos, Antonio Herrera-Herrera, Barbara Socas-Rodriguez, Miguel Angel Rodriguez-Delgado
Summary: The development of sustainable chemistry has led to the emergence of new materials, with deep eutectic solvents (DESs) as a promising non-toxic alternative to toxic organic solvents, seeing a significant increase in their applications in analytical chemistry in recent years. The vast amount of information generated from studies associated with DESs needs continuous revision.
TRAC-TRENDS IN ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Binglin Chen, Zheng Li, Yunchao Feng, Weiwei Hao, Yong Sun, Xing Tang, Xianhai Zeng, Lu Lin
Summary: The study successfully synthesized the versatile bio-platform molecule CMF using a three-constituent deep eutectic solvent and obtained high yields of CMF from various waste materials, opening new avenues for the preparation of CMF.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Mohammed Abobakr Al-Maari, Hanee F. Hizaddin, Adeeb Hayyan, Mohamed Kamel Hadj-Kali
Summary: Deep eutectic solvents (DESs) have been recognized as eco-friendly alternatives to conventional solvents. However, reliable methods for selecting task-specific DESs are limited. Using COSMO-RS, 126 DESs were screened based on their solubility capacity to estimate their potential use as plant seed oil extractants. The results showed that DESs with higher linoleic acid solubility had lower solubility for protein, and the similarity of DESs to both linoleic acid and protein was compared through sigma-profiles. DESs with high linoleic acid solubility could be used as individual solvents, while DESs with high protein solubility could be used as co-solvents with organic solvents.
JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR LIQUIDS
(2024)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Jordy Kim Ung Ling, Kunn Hadinoto
Summary: Greater awareness of environmental sustainability has led to the transition from synthetic organic solvents to greener solvents in various industries. Deep eutectic solvents (DESs), with their demonstrated applications in extraction of small-molecule bioactive compounds, are considered highly promising green solvents. However, the use of DES in biomacromolecule extraction has not been extensively studied. This review provides an overview of DES properties and discusses recent advances in DES extraction of proteins, carbohydrates, and lipids. It also highlights the importance of DES properties on extraction performance and identifies future research needs.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2022)
Review
Food Science & Technology
Nushrat Yeasmen, Valerie Orsat
Summary: Green extraction is the best option for extracting phenolic compounds from leaves, offering environmentally friendly, efficient, and cost-effective techniques. It plays a crucial role in solving waste disposal issues and contributing to the development of sustainable food chains.
CRITICAL REVIEWS IN FOOD SCIENCE AND NUTRITION
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yamei Lin, Jie Yu, Xing Zhang, Jingkun Fang, Guo-Ping Lu, He Huang
Summary: Porous carbon materials have gained significant attention in the field of organic synthesis due to their adjustable properties, excellent catalytic activity, and stability. Utilizing biomass-based carbohydrates as precursors for these materials is of great importance for sustainable development in organic chemistry. This review summarizes recent examples of carbohydrate-derived porous carbon materials catalyzing various organic reactions and provides insights into their preparation, functionalization strategies, as well as the challenges and opportunities in organic synthesis using these sustainable materials. It aims to stimulate further research in exploring novel carbohydrate-derived porous carbon materials and sustainable organic synthetic processes.
CHINESE CHEMICAL LETTERS
(2022)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Karen J. Ardila-Fierro, Jose G. Hernandez
Summary: Mechanochemistry has become a widely accepted alternative for chemical synthesis due to its efficiency, practicality, and sustainability, satisfying multiple Principles of Green Chemistry.
Review
Energy & Fuels
Manizheh Khanian Najaf-Abadi, Barat Ghobadian, Masoud Dehghani-Soufi
Summary: With the increasing importance of commitment for sustainable development, there has been a significant focus on technologies for clean and environmentally friendly fuel production. Deep eutectic solvents (DESs), a new class of ionic liquid, have gained attention due to their low cost, non-toxicity, and environmental friendliness. This research explores the application of DESs as catalysts, co-solvents, and extracting agents in biodiesel production and purification processes, suggesting their potential for future industrial-scale use.
BIOMASS CONVERSION AND BIOREFINERY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Swapna M. Gade, Vitthal B. Saptal, Bhalchandra M. Bhanage
Summary: This review discusses the synthesis, properties, and applications of glycerol carbonate (GC). The conversion of glycerol (GLY) to GC via transesterification is considered the most promising route. The effects of catalysts and operating conditions on GC yield are summarized, and future directions for GC production are discussed.
CATALYSIS COMMUNICATIONS
(2022)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Giulia Ischia, Jillian L. Goldfarb, Antonio Miotello, Luca Fiori
Summary: This study investigates the enhancement of hydrochars through solvent extraction to improve their potential applications. The results show that solvent washing effectively removes highly volatile species adsorbed on the hydrochar surface.
BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Michela Alfieri, Iride Mascheretti, Romeo A. Dougue Kentsop, Monica Mattana, Marina Laura, Gianluca Ottolina
Summary: Lignans, plant phenols derived from phenylpropanoids, have significant potential for pharmaceutical applications. This study investigated the extraction of two lignans from Linum tissues using green solvents and ultrasound-assisted extraction. Ethyl methyl ketone and dimethyl carbonate were found to be the most effective solvents for extracting justicidin B and 6-methoxypodophyllotoxin, respectively. Ultrasound-assisted extraction was shown to have advantages over conventional methods. Additionally, optimal experimental conditions for extracting justicidin B from Linum austriacum hairy roots were determined using the response surface method, and reliable models for estimating purity and recovery were obtained.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Chin Hong Geow, Mei Ching Tan, Swee Pin Yeap, Nyuk Ling Chin
Summary: This study investigated the effects of osmotic solution concentration and dehydration time on hazelnut oil yield, finding that using osmotic dehydration as a pretreatment method can increase oil production without negative impacts on quality.
FOOD ANALYTICAL METHODS
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Julia Lee, Minsoo Kwak, Yong Keun Chang, Donghyun Kim
Summary: This study successfully extracted chlorophyll a from Nannochloropsis sp. using a green solvent 2,3-butanediol for the first time, showing high extraction efficiency. The levo-isomer of 2,3-BDO exhibited excellent chlorophyll extraction properties, while hydrogen bonding between the solvent and chlorophyll was found to affect the extraction efficiency.
SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Janusz Nowicki, Natalia Stanek
Summary: This study demonstrates that the conversion of carbohydrates (glucose, xylose, fructose) to furan aldehydes is significantly influenced by the structural parameters of the ionic liquid catalyst and the presence of a Bronsted acid co-catalyst. The synergistic effect of acidic IL and Bronsted acid plays a crucial role in enhancing the selectivity and efficiency of the conversion process.
BIOMASS & BIOENERGY
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Bingbing Wang, Zhiyuan Zhang, Yue Dong, Yuqing Qiu, Junyu Ren, Kexin Bi, Xu Ji, Chong Liu, Li Zhou, Yiyang Dai
Summary: Reprocessing of spent nuclear fuel is essential for the sustainable development of the nuclear energy industry. This study proposes a high-throughput screening framework to efficiently identify potential ligands for selective coordination of metal cations in liquid wastes. Machine learning models are used to predict key chemical characteristics, and suitable ligands for Cs/Sr separation are selected for experimental validation. The combination of computational and experimental approaches provides a time-saving and environmentally friendly method for chemical design.
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY
(2023)
