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Toxicity test profile for deep eutectic solvents: A detailed review and future prospects
1Department of Chemical Engineering, Kangwon National University, Chuncheon, Kangwon 24341, Republic of Korea.
Chemosphere
|January 3, 2024
Summary
Deep eutectic solvents (DES) offer advantages in cost and synthesis but require safety assessments. Understanding DES toxicity and biodegradation is crucial for safe development and application in various industries.
Area of Science:
- Green Chemistry
- Biotechnology
- Material Science
Background:
- Deep eutectic solvents (DES) are cost-effective and versatile, showing promise across chemical, electrochemical, biological, and material science applications.
- Despite their potential, the safety and environmental impact of DES require thorough investigation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the current understanding of Deep Eutectic Solvents (DES) toxicity and biodegradation.
- To establish a baseline for future DES development by linking organism-cell membrane interactions with toxicity profiles.
Main Methods:
- Literature review on DES interactions with cellular membranes.
- Analysis of factors influencing DES toxicity, including concentration and component nature.
Main Results:
- DES exhibit varied interactions with cellular membranes, and not all are easily biodegradable.
- Toxicity is dependent on DES concentration, component properties, and organism interaction.
Conclusions:
- Further research into DES toxicity and biodegradation is essential for their safe and sustainable application.
- This review provides a foundation for developing safer DES formulations and applications.
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