reviewInternational Journal of Molecular SciencesMar 21, 2022GOLD OA

Deep Eutectic Solvent as Green Solvent in Extraction of Biological Macromolecules: A Review

JKJordy Kim Ung LingKHKunn Hadinoto

Nanyang Technological University

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Abstract

Greater awareness of environmental sustainability has driven many industries to transition from using synthetic organic solvents to greener solvents in their manufacturing. Deep eutectic solvents (DESs) have emerged as a highly promising category of green solvents with well-demonstrated and wide-ranging applications, including their use as a solvent in extraction of small-molecule bioactive compounds for food and pharmaceutical applications. The use of DES as an extraction solvent of biological macromolecules, on the other hand, has not been as extensively studied. Thereby, the feasibility of employing DES for biomacromolecule extraction has not been well elucidated. To bridge this gap, this review provides an…

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Keywords
  • Extraction (chemistry)
  • Solvent
  • Deep eutectic solvent
  • Green chemistry
  • Chemistry
  • Materials science
  • Eutectic system
  • Organic chemistry
UN Sustainable Development Goals
  • Responsible consumption and production
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