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Title Deep Eutectic Solvents: Alternative Solvents for Biomass-Based Waste Valorization
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Authors Rachiero, GP; Berton, P; Shamshina, J
Title Deep Eutectic Solvents: Alternative Solvents for Biomass-Based Waste Valorization
Year 2022
Published Molecules, 27, 19
DOI 10.3390/molecules27196606
Abstract Innovative technologies can transform what are now considered "waste streams" into feedstocks for a range of products. Indeed, the use of biomass as a source of biopolymers and chemicals currently has a consolidated economic dimension, with well-developed and regulated markets, in which the evaluation of the manufacturing processes relies on specific criteria such as purity and yield, and respects defined regulatory parameters for the process safety. In this context, ionic liquids and deep eutectic solvents have been proposed as environmentally friendly solvents for applications related to biomass waste valorization. This mini-review draws attention to some recent advancements in the use of a series of new-solvent technologies, with an emphasis on deep eutectic solvents (DESs) as key players in the development of new processes for biomass waste valorization. This work aims to highlight the role and importance of DESs in the following three strategic areas: chitin recovery from biomass and isolation of valuable chemicals and biofuels from biomass waste streams.
Author Keywords biomass recovery; deep eutectic solvents; ionic liquids; circular economy
Index Keywords Index Keywords
Document Type Other
Open Access Open Access
Source Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED)
EID WOS:000867911900001
WoS Category Biochemistry & Molecular Biology; Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Research Area Biochemistry & Molecular Biology; Chemistry
PDF https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/27/19/6606/pdf?version=1665367029
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