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Natural deep eutectic solvents-mediated extractions: The way forward for sustainable analytical developments
María de Los Ángeles Fernández1, Joana Boiteux1, Magdalena Espino1
1Instituto de Biología Agrícola de Mendoza (IBAM-CONICET), Facultad de Ciencias Agrarias, Universidad Nacional de Cuyo, Mendoza, Argentina.
Analytica Chimica Acta
|October 4, 2018
Summary
Natural Deep Eutectic Solvents (NADES) offer a greener alternative to traditional solvents in analytical chemistry. This review assesses if NADES alone sufficiently green analytical extraction processes, exploring strategies for further environmental benefits.
Area of Science:
- Analytical Chemistry
- Green Chemistry
- Sustainable Development
Background:
- Sustainable development principles are transforming analytical chemistry methodologies.
- Integrating Green Chemistry concepts into sample preparation is crucial for analytical chemists.
- Replacing traditional organic solvents with eco-friendly alternatives is a key focus.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the sustainability of Natural Deep Eutectic Solvents (NADES)-based extraction procedures.
- To critically analyze if NADES usage alone is sufficient for greening analytical methodologies.
- To identify strategies for enhancing the greenness of NADES-based extractions.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of NADES-based extraction procedures from 2011 to the present.
- Analysis of contributions from a green perspective, focusing on energy, time, sample, and solvent consumption.
- Critical evaluation of NADES's role in greening analytical methods.
Main Results:
- NADES demonstrate efficiency in extraction, analyte stabilization, and detection compatibility.
- Analysis indicates that while NADES contribute to greener processes, they may not be sufficient alone.
- Various strategies can further enhance the sustainability of NADES-based extractions.
Conclusions:
- NADES represent a promising green alternative in analytical chemistry, but their application requires careful consideration of the entire process.
- Further optimization and integration with other green strategies are necessary to fully realize the potential of NADES-based extractions.
- Future research should explore NADES in combination with computational methods for advanced sustainable analytical techniques.
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