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  • Physical Chemistry
  • Materials Science

Background:

  • Deep eutectic solvents (DESs) are gaining attention for their tunable properties.
  • Understanding their structure-property relationship is key to expanding applications.
  • Current research is limited by available experimental and computational techniques.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review experimental and computational techniques for analyzing DES structure.
  • To highlight the role of nanostructuring in DES applications.
  • To explore the impact of hydration on DES microstructure.

Main Methods:

  • Review of experimental techniques for bulk DES analysis.
  • Review of computational methods for DES structure-property insights.
  • Analysis of nanostructuring and hydration effects on DES.

Main Results:

  • DESs exhibit unique heterogeneity at nanometer scales.
  • The origin of this heterogeneity depends on constituent species.
  • Hydration can significantly alter DES microstructure.

Conclusions:

  • A comprehensive understanding of DES microstructures, both neat and hydrated, is emerging.
  • Further research into DES nanostructuring and hydration is crucial for tailored applications.